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He is find and there was no body or physically harm was done .would I still get jail time?
answered on Mar 8, 2018
more info is needed
what were his injuries?
did you pour on him or throw at him?
if no record and not serious injuries a good lawyer can handle without jail time.
answered on Mar 8, 2018
DV does not have to draw blood or be black and blue..........a shove is DV............though maybe it shouldn't be
for a minor it will be a violation of the welfare and institution code in that on X day the minor did ........................
Misdemeanor domestic violence conviction (non-sexual) was in 2003. No temporary or permanent protection order was requested nor obtained from spouse. I completed 52 week DVTP courses, probation, etc. and conviction was expunged in 2006. We stayed married and have been married for 16 years now.... View More 
answered on Mar 8, 2018
it should not affect you but without more info it is hard to determine.
ask a local lawyer who knows the judges in your area and how they rule.
I am homeless female and was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence for two weeks before I was released. A week later we are asleep and the cops open the door at 4am pull me out of our car and arrested my for violating the TRO although my fiance asked for them to not to put it on there at the... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
more info is needed.
it sounds like you or someone else called the police to report you for DV on your boyfriend and a "keep away" order was issued.
did you get notice of a TRO (restraining order)?
you need a lawyer to appear and remove the ordered
I was In a relationship with this girl for 8 months, we moved in quick, but at the time it felt right and I truly loved her. After the 8 months we broke up, over some stupid fight we had. We continued to live together for the next three months. The next three months were dreadful. We bickered, we... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
i assume you are suggesting you called police on her and now want to drop charges.
that happens on at least 1/3 of all DV cases. The spouse is afraid it will put husband in jail and he won't be able to pay for home, food, kids etc
most people calm down and realize they loved... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
To properly evaluate any legal question a lawyer needs a thorough summary of the facts. What you have shared is not much. If you are not clear then the lawyer will no doubt be challenged to give an accurate answer.
It is the same as using the adage for using a computer... “JUNK IN, JUNK... View More
My wife was arrested and charged with 3 different DV charges. She plead to 1 and the DA dropped the other 2. The judge put in place a 5yr criminal no contact order. The other night she came over after being at the casino all night and she was clearly drunk and high on something. She told me she... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2018
To properly evaluate any legal question a lawyer needs a thorough summary of the facts. What you have shared is not much. If you are not clear then the lawyer will no doubt be challenged to give an accurate answer.
It is the same as using the adage for using a computer... “JUNK IN, JUNK... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2018
R u saying there was a TRO without a criminal filing?
i would not think old DV would be filed upon ......if so you would argue Serna arguments that there was a lack of due process in that you didn't receive a speedy trial and can not remember things 2-3 yrs ago.
My grand daughter and her mother were victims of assault with injury. He is currently serving state prison time. He is coming up for parole soon.
answered on Mar 1, 2018
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unless the court has ordered him as part... View More
I left him on that same day & came back to California from Arkansas. I have not seen him since. I've only spoke to him on the phone a couple of times when we had deaths in our families and that's it. I still talk to my step daughter occasionally though . Am I legally separated... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2018
You are not legally separated. You can file in California since you have lived here at least six months and file in the county you have lived in for the last three months.
answered on Feb 28, 2018
i doubt if they would look back now that you are 18 and if married to him with a baby
Domestic violence custody battle
answered on Feb 27, 2018
a lawyer needs a lot more info.
the lawyer could have meant he could not or did not get a dismissal/not guilty.
however it would not be grounds for dismissal but maybe a new trial for incompetency of counsel...........................if that was the case.
answered on Feb 27, 2018
I assume you mean CPS?......any unlawful touching is a battery...........and could be an issue.
i suspect s/he described it as not light touching?
if you can afford one you should consider a lawyer in your area who deals with these kind of cases.
The Santa Clara Co. Da dropped the case. Police went to arrest him after speaking with me. But he fled after hearing they were coming on his scanner. I wanted charges pressed but was told officers wrote "no physicsl signs/bruises on victim" in report. They asked and I said I was sure I... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2018
Not sure why not filed.......i would ask for an appointment with the head DA for that court to present your case and ask for a reconsideration of the facts.
I am 30 now. But during high school, I went through a severe battle with depression. I was taken to see a psychiatrist and was put on antidepressants. I was put on a beginning dose. It helped a little. The doctor repeatedly said to increase the dose, but my mom refused, as she is superstitious... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2018
This is not traditional child abuse but in my opinion not good parenting............
even if it did you can not file against her after all this time.
whether it is or not you can still argue that to your mom.
sounds like she was a very religious person... View More
He’s continued to humiliate my mixed body type through his female ex-lover that he cheated on me with whilst the temporary restraining order has been in place. I’m suing him for $120,000 for medical expenses.
answered on Feb 24, 2018
If you are suing him your lawyer would be the best person to ask. Only your lawyer knows your game plan and you do not want to say anything that hurts either matter.
i would point out (with your lawyers permission) how he treated/hurt you. If you have any reports/med records present them... View More
He works for homeland security with customs and I couldn’t call 911 due to his threats since I have visa, he said I couldn’t do anything due to my status, I’m currently 18 weeks pregnant and thanks to the incident where he was strangling me I ended up in a hospital. Is there anything I can... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2018
Of course there are things you can do but you are afraid of the consequences.
sounds like you want to end relationship for good.
you need to talk to an immigration lawyer............from a criminal standpoint you can call police.
does he know you are carrying his baby?
I am left with back property taxes that he will not pay. I want to borrow against the home to pay off delinquent taxes. What are my options. Thank you
answered on Feb 19, 2018
To properly evaluate any legal question a lawyer needs a thorough summary of the facts. What you have shared is not much. If you are not clear then the lawyer will no doubt be challenged to give an accurate answer.
It is the same as using the adage for using a computer... “JUNK IN, JUNK... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2018
If arrested but not filed within a year that is long enough that a misdemeanor will not be filed..........a felony would be longer and DV could be either.
the records will probably be there forever but not available to the public
His true personality & intentions came out now in CA. He thought he was going to be granted the Permanent resident card instead he got 2yr conditional Visa. Main interest was to get his mother out of poverty & gain legal status for her. My life has been miserable for 1yr 1/2. He doesnt... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2018
To properly evaluate any legal question a lawyer needs a thorough summary of the facts. What you have shared is not much. If you are not clear then the lawyer will no doubt be challenged to give an accurate answer.
It is the same as using the adage for using a computer... “JUNK IN, JUNK... View More
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