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A friend of mine got charged with domestic violence from his soon-to-be ex-wife, but did not actually do any harm to her. She actually hurt him.is it possible or does he have a chance to have the charges dismissed or dropped during court?
answered on Mar 6, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. When you say does he have a chance? of course he does but no one can tell without knowing all the facts. You don't need an injury for a DV. A shove will often be enough for a filing. If he was given a citation/arrest he either hires a lawyer... View More 
The court stated that I would need to have the victim there, but If i do not talk to this person anymore, why should I?
answered on Mar 5, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. If your case was dismissed, i assume that means you had a lawyer representing you. If so that is the person to whom you should pose this inquiry.
What you are doing is the same as asking a doctor to diagnose your problem over the phone... View More
A friend of mine is going through a nasty divorce. in January his soon-to-be ex-wife called the police on him for domestic violence even though she was the one that put hands on him, and they do have pictures of his injuries. Child protective services was contacted because she claimed neglect on... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THE STATE IF THE VICTIM AND EVEN IF THE SPOUSE WANTS TO DROP CHARGES THE DA PRESSURES THEM TO CONTINUE AND IF THEY DON'T THEY TRY TO PRESENT A CASE BASED ON THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT TO THE POLICE.
BE SURE... View More
Both me and my babies father left a few moments before they arrived. We saw the police arrive but they left DUE TO no one being home and answering will they return?I did not provide a address or his name only my first name
answered on Mar 4, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. Why did you leave? Immigration issues?
There is no way to know if they would try to reach you again.
What you are doing is the same as asking a doctor to diagnose your problem over the phone when you say I have a stomach ache, can... View More
I understand. The person who called the police on me stated I kicked her which in my defense I pushed her off because she was hitting me. Nonetheless, I broke a head board which I purchased. It was filed and I hired a private attorney to handle this matter for me. The court requested I do 8 anger... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case. When you say the case was dismissed, does that mean not filed, trial and not guilty? Is it a situation that when you went to court case was not there? They are often filed up to a year later without notifying the defendant. Thus many people have... View More
Custody order is in place from Stanislaus county father took childeren while they enrolled in school here in tulare county and filed up there..its been a few yrs and with no luck i couldnt get them back. Im seeking help to bring them back to me..i dont have very much money but i am willing to pay... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
However, it appears at first blush that Tulare Co has jurisdiction for now. I would contact legal aid there or the courts to see if they have pro bono lawyers to assist you.,
What you are doing is the same as asking a doctor to... View More
Basically my fiancé and I got into a fight while drinking and she called the cops on me saying I hit her, which did not happen. She said she thought she had to press charges on me for me to be arrested. I of course was arrested anyways and she wants to be at the trial to support me. But there was... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2019
More info is needed to properly evaluate your case.
What you are doing is the same as asking a doctor to diagnose your problem over the phone when you say I have a stomach ache, can you cure me and what will it cost?
However, it is always a good idea to contact a local attorney... View More
Cheated on girlfriend a couple of times with married woman who also happened to be my boss.one night while working i got attacked by her pitbull was able to get an arm around his neck and choke him until he finally let go of me but i still kept choking him being afraid he was still a threat until I... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2019
To properly answer any legal question it is necessary to ascertain more information. It is like asking a doctor over the phone what the pain in your stomach is, and whether he could cure it. The Doctor needs to get a more complete history, lab work, and X-rays etc.
Initially, you don't... View More
slander, threats, harassment, verbal and mental abuse
answered on Feb 21, 2019
more info needed but we don't do pro bono.
you need to inquire from a lawyer in your community.
try legal aid society.
however, those suits are very difficult as it is usually hard to prove how you were damaged.
She has still been harassing me and prior to her TRO attempt was harassing my boss. Sends me threats and very disturbing texts. I have tons of evidence and have filed 3 RO violations with the police. Everything on this order is a lie and very extreme accusations. I have several witnesses and files... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2019
MORE INFO NEEDED.
YOU SHOULD HAVE A CONSULT WITH A LAWYER IN YOUR AREA TO ASSIST YOU
he filed a no contact order picked me up at the jail and held me at the house for a month on bipolar 1 I have physical disabilities is he in contempt of his own order
answered on Feb 15, 2019
did he hold you against your will?
much more info needed.
did you go willingly with him.
if he did something wrong you can report him to your local arresting agency......out here it would be RCO Sheriffs.
My wife and I wanted to know what steps we need to take to drop DV probation. Due to our current situation I am unable to pay for my DV Batter classes. If you can please give me a Nolo refrence or any other law book that you recomend to help me out. Thank you very much.
also we got are... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2019
MUCH MORE INFO NEEDED.
THE BEST PERSON TO ADDRESS THIS IS THE LAWYER WHO HANDLED THE UNDERLYING CASE.
S/HE WOULD HAVE TO MAKE A MOTION TO ADD TO CALENDAR AND THEN PLEAD YOUR CASE.
I ASSUME YOU USED A PUBLIC DEFENDER. IF THAT IS SO CONTACT THAT LAWYER.
SEE IF THE... View More
My spouse is facing battery on spouse and they had told him that if he pled guilty they will give him a year in jail, a year of probation, and a lifetime restriction against me. He pled not guilty and will be going to court again soon. I just want to know if they are allowed to give a restraining... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2019
more info needed but yes it is possible.
you need to retain a lawyer or ask the court to appoint one.
243 (e)(1)
answered on Jan 31, 2019
much more info is needed.
if a lawyer handled the 1203 then that is the person to ask.
otherwise, you need to see up an appt with a criminal lawyer that handles cases in the court involved and have him look at minute order etc to check court ruling................but it sounds like... View More
They parents, child, and my uncle live in the same household. I know my uncle is not guilty of molestation. He really did not understand what was even happening while court was in session. The parents of that child told that little girl to say everything that was said. I have no idea what was even... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2019
without a lot more info it is impossible to say.
it is like asking a doc, i have a pain in my side is it cancer and can you cure it.
the best person to ask is the lawyer who defended him.
there may be a basis for an appeal???
My kids were placed out of state in Wisconsin, and my case was closed. Prior to the domestic violence, I had 3 open cases against me all false allegations the father was denied physical custody those three times until I was involved in the domestic violence. I did everything I was told and yet was... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2019
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue.
Initially, you should set up an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself.
You can go to my website to review my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances &... View More
I would like to assist him in getting this resolved with the least harm to him, We currently live in CA.
answered on Jan 15, 2019
where do you live in calif?
which court does he go to...................dale@dalegribowlaw.com
My gf was with some crazy men. One, who she left 5 years ago, somehow found her # (that we changed 2 years ago) and texted her. She blocked him. About 3 weeks later, he shows up to her grandpa's house looking for her (she lives there but was working). Her grandfather told him to never bother... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2019
more info needed but it would seem to me that law enforcement would/should do something.
yes, i would try Sheriff, going directly to DA, contacting your congressman
In 2016 my childs father beat me in front of our small child. I pressed charges he lost trial and in 2017 he was charged with felony domestic violence. We went to family court I allowed him phone calls and hes told me to get over the abuse and get over him hurting me in front of our child. That he... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
The presumption in family law, once a finding of domestic violence has been made, is that the perpetrator of the domestic violence does not get legal or physical custody. FC 3044. On the facts you describe, odds are good he would not be awarded custody. He may be awarded visitation, but you have... View More
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