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Domestic Violence Questions & Answers
Q: My boyfriends 9 yr old son hits me all of the time, can I have him arrested on DV? he also hits my 6 yr old daughter
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
Therapy may be required rather than police intervention: he's a child. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce &...
Therapy may be required rather than police intervention: he's a child. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce &...
Q: If a 16 year old is on probation for Pety larceny and just got a domestic assault charge by the state what be outcome
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
That sounds like a probation violation. What does the probation order say about that? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal...
That sounds like a probation violation. What does the probation order say about that? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal...
Q: Once a police report is made for domestic violence, is it up to victim whether charges are pressed or is it up to the DA
Olga Izmaylova's answer
Once the State gets involved in prosecuting the case, it is up to the State whether to proceed with the charges. However, usually, the prosecutor will take the victim's position regarding further prosecution into account when deciding whether to proceed with the case.
Once the State gets involved in prosecuting the case, it is up to the State whether to proceed with the charges. However, usually, the prosecutor will take the victim's position regarding further prosecution into account when deciding whether to proceed with the case.
Q: Do I have to file an injunction. Feel like I'm being forced to do so.
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Answered on Jul 26, 2017
Answered on Jul 26, 2017
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
You wouldn't "file an injunction" in any event; you would file an application FOR an injunction, asking the court to issue such an injunction.
But I agree with you: I don't see any need for an injunction. Ask the case worker why she is insisting on an injunction.
You wouldn't "file an injunction" in any event; you would file an application FOR an injunction, asking the court to issue such an injunction.
But I agree with you: I don't see any need for an injunction. Ask the case worker why she is insisting on an injunction.
Q: if you choose not to serve the other party and neither of you attend court will the case be dropped?
Tobie Brina Waxman's answer
If you are referring to a request for a DVRO, yes, if you fail to serve and you don't appear, the matter will be taken off calendar.
If you are referring to a request for a DVRO, yes, if you fail to serve and you don't appear, the matter will be taken off calendar.
Q: My wife was charged with PC 243(e)(1), any chance of not being convicted/on her record?
William Mihrtad Paparian's answer
It's possible to avoid a conviction through a conditional plea whereby she would enter a plea of no context but sentencing would be put over for a year so she could complete 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling. It would be helpful to establish that there would be collateral consequences to a conviction that would impact her employability.
It's possible to avoid a conviction through a conditional plea whereby she would enter a plea of no context but sentencing would be put over for a year so she could complete 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling. It would be helpful to establish that there would be collateral consequences to a conviction that would impact her employability.
Q: Greetings, I have a man odd situation, a new roommate moved in that had a cat, and so do I, I have a sphynx, we made an
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Animal / Dog Law, Domestic Violence and Landlord - Tenant
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Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
You can sue for damages related to conversion of personal property and breach of contract in small claims court. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business...
You can sue for damages related to conversion of personal property and breach of contract in small claims court. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business...
Q: I was arrested for domestic violence no charges were brought do I still have to do DV classes I live in California
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
What was the judge's order? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This...
What was the judge's order? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This...
Q: Does custody of prior children play a role in the custody you your child with that person? will i get custody?
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Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Family Law
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California
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Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
See my prior reply. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does...
See my prior reply. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does...
Q: Does custody of prior children play a role in the custody of your child with that person? will i get custody?
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Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
The court considers all relevant factors including the home situation, care of other children, recent history of violence, and so on. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following...
The court considers all relevant factors including the home situation, care of other children, recent history of violence, and so on. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following...
Q: I suck my thumb and my mom started hitting my little sister when I do. Is this abuse illegal?
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
You can report child abuse to CPS and the police. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and...
You can report child abuse to CPS and the police. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and...
Q: If I acknowledge in my paperwork, that my husband has been abusive to me on more than one occasion, in front of our son,
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
It sounds like you may need a lawyer to draft the necessary documentation to try to protect your rights. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business &...
It sounds like you may need a lawyer to draft the necessary documentation to try to protect your rights. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business &...
Q: I went to court judge sad six months 3 months in rehab and 3 months after care for a six month sentence I did five
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
Have a lawyer review the judge's orders to determine what powers, if any, were granted to the PO. Also the PO's decisions should be reviewed to determine their legal and factual basis. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I...
Have a lawyer review the judge's orders to determine what powers, if any, were granted to the PO. Also the PO's decisions should be reviewed to determine their legal and factual basis. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I...
Q: Hello. Back in 1986, I was arrested for domestic violence. 240 PC & 242 PC. The case was diverted and dismissed.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
If you were arrested, then you were arrested. The case doesn't disappear from history just because it was dismissed. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law:...
If you were arrested, then you were arrested. The case doesn't disappear from history just because it was dismissed. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law:...
Q: I have a conviction for spousal battery from 1995, is it still on my record? if so, can it be removed?
Joseph A. Gangi's answer
You will need to petition for expungement. If your petition is successful, the records will be sealed, but not destroyed. The process is complicated so I suggest you work with an attorney familiar with these petitions.
You will need to petition for expungement. If your petition is successful, the records will be sealed, but not destroyed. The process is complicated so I suggest you work with an attorney familiar with these petitions.
Q: I am being charged with a domestic assault where nobody was touched, and the prosecutor is using my juvenile record
Joseph A. Gangi's answer
These are great questions to ask your criminal defense attorney - get one as soon as you can.
These are great questions to ask your criminal defense attorney - get one as soon as you can.
Q: Will avoiding the detectives make them drop the case?
William Head's answer
It is no longer your final decision, about whether charges are brought. The report, and subsequent investigation can support the charge. The police will need you for the prosecution, but if you fail to obey a subpoena, you can be held in contempt of court. Plus, you cannot remain silent, once on the witness stand. You are not married, and you have no marital privilege.
It is no longer your final decision, about whether charges are brought. The report, and subsequent investigation can support the charge. The police will need you for the prosecution, but if you fail to obey a subpoena, you can be held in contempt of court. Plus, you cannot remain silent, once on the witness stand. You are not married, and you have no marital privilege.
Q: Is a fight with the parent of your child considered domestic violence
William Head's answer
Yes. If done in the child's presence or observation (e.g., hearing it, seeing it), then you can face domestic charges.
Yes. If done in the child's presence or observation (e.g., hearing it, seeing it), then you can face domestic charges.
Q: Husband charged with 5 M1's, 2 M3's and 2M4's. He has priors what would most likely be the outcome?
Matthew Williams' answer
Considering the priors, any conviction is likely to lead to some jail time. From this point forward, it's not likely a judge will cut him any slack unless he is in need of mental health or substance abuse treatment, in which case some may consider treatment options, though most likely it would be inpatient to start.
Considering the priors, any conviction is likely to lead to some jail time. From this point forward, it's not likely a judge will cut him any slack unless he is in need of mental health or substance abuse treatment, in which case some may consider treatment options, though most likely it would be inpatient to start.
Q: Can I get around the publication part of the name change if I had a ex-boyfriend who was molesting?
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Colorado
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Answered on Jul 23, 2017
Answered on Jul 23, 2017
Tristan Kenyon Schultz's answer
Ultimately the judge decides whether or not the publication requirement is required. If you have health/safety concerns, there is a realistic possibility that a judge may waive the publication requirement, but there are no guarantees. If the evidence of molestation is documented and proven (say a conviction) versus allegations (even if they are 100% true), the chances of a waiver increase. Unfortunately, you will not know until you file and have a hearing...
Ultimately the judge decides whether or not the publication requirement is required. If you have health/safety concerns, there is a realistic possibility that a judge may waive the publication requirement, but there are no guarantees. If the evidence of molestation is documented and proven (say a conviction) versus allegations (even if they are 100% true), the chances of a waiver increase. Unfortunately, you will not know until you file and have a hearing...
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