Im homeless. In 2018 I was assaulted by a man inside my tent and the police just happened to be outside my tent whilst I was inside being strangulated and punched in my face. The person who assaulted me was arrested literally seconds after he attacked me. He had been assaulting me on a regular... Read more »
answered on Oct 29, 2021
SINCE YOU ARE HOMELESS, I AM ASSUMING YOU CAN'T AFFORD A PRIVATE LAWYER. IF YOU WERE THE DEFENDANT, THE COURT WOULD APPOINT ONE FOR YOU.
MAYBE YOU CAN GO TO LEGAL AID AND REQUEST ASSISTANCE.
YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT THE DA'S OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE (FOR VICTIMS OF DV).... Read more »
I have some cases from the courts and etc. because I really need help. and I need a deaf lawyer.
answered on Oct 29, 2021
IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD A LAWYER, REQUEST ONE AT THE ARRAIGNMENT......AND ASK THE JUDGE FOR ONE WHO SIGNS??? OR AN ASSISTANT WHO DOES SO.
My boyfriend, who is still my boyfriend, got drunk one night. We had plans but he blew them off so I locked him out. He was always leaving his key at home. He told the police that I beat him up and even though he was highly intoxicated, he had a buddy of his backing up his story. This particular... Read more »
answered on Oct 25, 2021
If you're unhappy with your attorney's performance and the outcome of the case, you should consult with an experienced criminal appellate attorney to explore whatever appeal issues there might be.
- Law Office of Joseph Abrams, Anaheim, CA
My boyfriend was abusive & wouldn't leave my hotel room. I called 911 and ran to lock myself on the car. When he had spun & thrown me, he caught my broken tooth on his arm so it was bleeding. When police arrived at the room he lied. They came to the car and told me to get out... Read more »
answered on Oct 15, 2021
much more info is needed.
the police don't normally have 3 officers to take you down and normally do not shoot you up.
there is obviously much more to learn.
if you are being prosecuted, the court will appoint a public defender to represent you.
that person will... Read more »
I was granted a restraining order from my ex (which we both went to court and he admitted). Now, a mutual friend is trying to make me sign papers saying I lied about it all because he wants custody of his daughter that he had with his ex wife.
The mutual friend said my ex and his current... Read more »
answered on Oct 11, 2021
much more info is needed.
i would suggest making an appointment with a lawyer in your area and explain all this to get options and provide all the info.
you can also go to the DA who is prosecuting him...i assume.
you know him better than we would and whether he would use... Read more »
cps closed mothers cps case dismissed and reversed case father then did a 2year class w criminal judge father appears at mothers home committed dv on mother criminal judge dismissed dv even with evidence / witness then the judge was relocated to family court giving offender = custody rights... Read more »
answered on Oct 6, 2021
more info needed.
i would either with a lawyer or on my own contact the Presiding Judge and maybe your congressman and local authorities.
I have wife who has & is still lying saying that I've done horrible things to her, where when I have literally done not even one single thing to her at all & I feel all the way helpless with the despair of not be able to defend myself from such a terrible unthinkable & most... Read more »
answered on Oct 4, 2021
If you have been "wrongly convicted" I have to assume you had a trial or the opportunity to reach a plea deal. As such, you should ask your attorney in the case what your appeal options are, or otherwise consult with an experienced criminal appellate attorney.
- Law Office of... Read more »
We are both 15 and he challenged me to a fight this weekend, can i fight him legally? I don't want to get in trouble with police. Are there any steps I can take to assure we both dont get in trouble?
answered on Oct 1, 2021
IT IS NOT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BUT IT IS BATTERY.......AS A MISDEMEANOR IF NO WEAPONS ARE INVOLVED AND A FELONY IF YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THROW SOMETHING AT HIM.
YOUR BEST BET IS TO SAY.........NO, YOU WIN.
YOU ARE NOT LOOKING TO GET ARRESTED AND ANYWAY IT IS AN IMMATURE WAY OF SOLVING... Read more »
Hired her 8-23-20 last day in court was in 10-06-20. When case finished, we hug and i thank her. Well 6 months later i started getting invoice for my case?? At first she just told me it was just a covid letter they sent to all of their clients. I inform her my case ended 6 months ago and i have... Read more »
answered on Sep 26, 2021
much more info is needed.
it sounds like the case is still alive if the lawyer is making a motion to be relieved as your attorney.......i assume that is what is happening and s/he is charging you to do that.
i would send a letter memorializing ALL the facts. if the facts warrant it,... Read more »
answered on Sep 25, 2021
It's not clear from your question who you are referring to as "this law firm" handling wrongful death cases allegedly arsing from domestic abuse and, if so, if you have been criminally charged with that offense. Your race or ethnicity is usually not relevant to whether an attorney... Read more »
I am a volunteer EMT instructor at my local college. I went to the library to take notes on next weeks upcoming curriculum. My ex claims to have seen me. And called campus security claiming that I was stalking her. She claims that I followed her down the stairs and waited for her outside. When in... Read more »
answered on Sep 19, 2021
I don't see a question in your lengthy post but am assuming that you want to know what to do after being served with what's likely a Civil Harassment TRO (Temporary Restraining Order). TRO's can be filed ex-parte (with no notice to you) and are routinely granted by most judges.... Read more »
The paperwork was filed in contra costa county. We live in solano now. We only had 1 child at the time the other papers were filed. We now have 2. How do I proceed with divorce? Or am I stuck at his mercy because he filed the paperwork 2 years ago and never closed? I also want to move to my parents... Read more »
answered on Sep 18, 2021
MORE INFO NEEDED
THE FIRST ISSUE IS JURISDICTION. CONTACT A LOCAL FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY AND FILE IN YOUR COUNTY.
I am the biological mother and allowed someone who is not the biological father sign my child birth certificate. And I want them off
answered on Sep 3, 2021
I THINK THIS IS BETTER ASKED OF FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS, NOT CRIMINAL.
IF HE AGREES TO TAKE HIS NAME OFF, MAKE AN APPT WITH A LOCAL LAWYER WHO HANDLES CASES LIKE THIS TO SEE WHAT HE WOULD CHARGE TO ADD TO THE CALENDAR AND PREPARE THE MOVING PAPERS TO ACHIEVE WHAT YOU WANT.
A tenant claiming civil code 1708.7 sent a notification requesting to terminate the current lease due to domestic violence. However, this is a commercial lease and not a residential one. And the tenant still has an unpaid balance pending. Is the tenant able to break the lease and not have to pay... Read more »
answered on Aug 16, 2021
You would want an attorney to review your commercial lease documents and the letter the tenant sent you. I would suggest to start with searching for a real estate lawyer who specializes in forming and reviewing commercial lease agreements. I hope this helps.
I am domedtic violence victim by him. And hes had me removed via exparte order
answered on Aug 8, 2021
More information is needed to determine whether or not you have an interest in the house, other assets, spousal support, retirement, and child support (if applicable).
I recommend that you contact a family law attorney.
answered on Aug 1, 2021
more info needed.
write out a summary of what happened and what injuries the victim incurred.
was this ever reported?
then make a complimentary appointment with a personal injury lawyer in your area.
My lawyer has not put in effort into my case, has racked up over 15k in fees. Do I really need him to be there for the decision? I can’t afford to pay him anymore. What would happen if I dropped my lawyer and went to the ruling alone?
answered on Jul 30, 2021
if you handle it yourself you will have a "fool for a client" ...as lawyers jokingly refer to someone that does that.
clients usually don't understand why a lawyer did or did not do something.
answered on Jul 30, 2021
AT THE ARRAIGNMENT THE COURT WILL APPOINT THE PUBLIC DEFENDER FREE OF CHARGE IF HE CAN'T AFFORD A LAWYER.
IF HE CAN AFFORD ONE, SET UP A COMPLIMENTARY APPOINTMENT WITH A CRIMINAL LAWYER IN YOUR AREA.
Was in an abusive relation for 22 years. August 2018, finally left. Agreed on $200 wk child support (even though he makes a lot of $ & I was stay @home mom.) By Sept, I hadn’t received anything from him. Filed paperwork through court. He found out & freaked out. He sent text msgs saying... Read more »
answered on Jul 26, 2021
you need a lawyer...............NOW.
preserve the messages, so you can present them to the court.
you want the court to make an order.
Most of us on the DV or Criminal section do not do family law.
I would encourage you to get a local lawyer or contact Legal Aid etc.
He pays rent as well, and his dad gave him absolutely no warning, but as soon as he said he was getting his gun, he went upstairs and we left as quickly as we could. He didn’t give him the opportunity to take any of his personal belongings, which he owns all of so hopefully his dad won’t touch... Read more »
answered on Jul 25, 2021
I'm not sure kind of legal advice you are looking for? If you're concerned about an illegal eviction, there may be some novel legal argument to make, which is not my area of practice. If your concerned about threats that were made, you can report them to your local police department if... Read more »
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