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I believe My ex boyfriend already has on record of domestic violence since i told security on campus
answered on Nov 7, 2019
MORE INFO NEEDED.
HAS HE BEEN ARRESTED? HAD TO GO TO COURT?
IF THERE IS RECENT DV, CALL THE POLICE.
answered on Nov 7, 2019
MORE INFO NEEDED.
IT IS LIKE SAYING IF I SNEEZE ON SOMEONE WILL THEY GET PNEUMONIA?
IT DEPENDS ON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED........IT COULD BE A MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY...JAIL OR PROBATION.
Mg brother just called me to tell me that some cops went to his job and asked him if he had any idea where I was at because they were looking for me did t give him much info as to why they were looking for me and if I still worked in my previous job
answered on Nov 4, 2019
Yes, it is possible for police to speak with relatives at their place of employment to try and obtain the location of an individual. It is also possible to check if a person has an active arrest warrant. I recommend having an attorney call the Records Department at the Sheriff's Office in the... View More 
Police seen Thursday she was fine I haven't been around her since Thursday officer said she said happened wed
answered on Nov 4, 2019
The most bedrock piece of advice any criminal defense attorney can give is not to speak with the police. If the police attempt to contact you, it is usually a good idea to tell them that you do not wish to answer any questions or that you do not wish to answer any questions without an attorney.
Victim (defendants wife) came forward and wanted to give a sworn statement to courts on defendants behalf because she over-reacted based on her PTSD issues from prior ongoing DV in last marriage as well as other mitigating factors. Victim owned the instigation and escalation and wanted the courts... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2019
more info needed.
contact your lawyer to inform him of this info.
he can make a motion to withdraw the plea with your excuses and it is up to the court to decide what to do.............
My husband and I, when we lived in Georgia, were under a lot of pressure due to him losing his job, we had to move, etc. Heated argument - I ended up calling the police. the police made up a bunch of stuff and took him away. I COULD NOT DROP CHARGES. Don't I have the right??? I want to sue... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2019
more info needed.
i don't know law outside of california..........however her if there is a report of DV the victim is considered the State of Calif and that is why the complaint read The People of the State of Calif vs..................
most DV cases are family and after the... View More
Police seen Thursday she was fine I haven't been around her since Thursday officer said she said happened wed
answered on Nov 3, 2019
Thanks for sharing. No question asked
If you do, try spelling out words. Write in single sentences and not in run on sentences.
Take the time since you are asking a lawyer to respond for free
Is he free from doing any time in jail?
answered on Oct 25, 2019
more info needed.
an OR release just means the court trusts him to appear in court without having to post bail/bond.
be careful what you discuss on an open forum like this as all parties and the police can read all this.
Me and my wife work we can make payments we just need help to get rid of this hole situation
answered on Oct 21, 2019
more info needed.
what courthouse, what lawyer?
do you have a record? for this?
call me and i will try to give you some direction................
I got arrested with no solid proof just assumptions and accusations..this really hurts my life can police really do that say you did something you did not do with no solid proof??
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answered on Oct 21, 2019
Ask about experience with these kinds of cases and consequences. Fees range from 2500-5000 dollars. Good luck.
answered on Oct 21, 2019
You must seek out attorneys individually and directly in the area of practice you need
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answered on Oct 21, 2019
Contact the public defender office at https://www.google.com/search?q=chula+vista+public+defender&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#
answered on Oct 14, 2019
MORE INFO NEEDED.
IF THE POLICE CONTACT THE DA AND THE DA FILES THEN YOU HAVE TO GO TO COURT TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.
EITHER YOU HIRE A PRIVATE LAWYER OR A COURT APPOINTED LAWYER WILL ASSIST YOU.
I'm wondering if this is child endangerment and if I, as the 18 y/o sister of the children and step daughter of the parent, can press charges or what kinds of legal action I can take. There are other recurring problems in the household but this recent act, as well as other verbal insults and... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2019
MORE INFO NEEDED.
I DO NOT DO FAMILY LAW BUT THIS SOUNDS MORE LIKE A CRIMINAL MATTER.
CLEARLY BOTH AREAS OF LAW ADDRESS ISSUES LIKE THIS..........CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES MIGHT BE A START. HOWEVER, I WOULD TRY TO SET UP A FREE CONSULTATION WITH A LOCAL LAWYER SO THE S/HE CAN HEAR... View More
My ex had her friend serve me with a restraining order, but address line is not filled out, and some other information is incorrect or invalid. Also I was given nothing to sign upon service. Does this make it invalid?
answered on Oct 3, 2019
probably not but more info needed.
seek out the advice of a lawyer in your community.
Home videos shows no such contact.And due to a 7 year old fabricating the story iam now facing 6 plus years due to me already being on parole for a violent crime.Is the person allowed to drop all charges against me based on the child lying?
answered on Oct 1, 2019
MORE INFO NEEDED.
YOU SHOULD NOT BE SHARING THIS ON AN OPEN FORUM.
YOU MUST HAVE A LAWYER AND THAT PERSON IS IN THE BEST POSITION TO ADVISE YOU.
I SUSPECT S/HE WILL ADVISE YOU WHAT IS INVOLVED IN CONTACTING THE DA WITH THIS INFO. IT OFTEN INVOLVES A LAWYER OF THEIR OWN... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2019
more info needed.
did police arrest you? if so, you would go to Juv Ct and a public defender would be appointed for you if you did not hire your own attorney.
did police determine who was at fault?
answered on Sep 21, 2019
more info needed.
however, if police have been called you can check with the DA's office to check the status.
some offices have a victims coordination section or you can check with the filling deputy or the person who answers to check on the status.
Charges changed to corporal injury to spouse or cohabitant and bail went up to 100,000. Is this excessive?
answered on Sep 19, 2019
NEED MORE INFO...BUT PROBABLY NOT.
IT CAN VARY FROM CITY TO CITY AND JUDGE TO JUDGE... AND THEN THERE IS YOUR RECORD, IF ANY, TO CONSIDER.
TALK TO YOUR LAWYER OR REQUEST THE COURT APPOINT ONE
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