Your current state is Virginia
She makes false and damaging accusations and threatens to come to our home. She is a 1/3 owner of the property. We are selling Wich is what she wants. But still threatens us. We do not want her coming to the house
If your sister is out of state, you will have some issues regarding the court's jurisdiction. If she comes into the state, it is a different matter.
In 2016 I was convicted of domestic violence with minor injury in Kentucky and placed on diversion for 2 years with a 1 year sentence on the shelf and promise of expungement upon completion. In October 2018, I completed the diversion and the case was dismissed. Some employers say that it shows on... Read more »
You should be able to purchase the gun if the case was dismissed. However, the expungement process is not automatic. The obligation is on you to take the necessary steps to expunge the record. Hence, if you haven’t, I’m sure that’s why they’re still seeing it on your record.
Me and my boyfriend have been together for over a year now and have a daughter together we recently got in a heated argument and things got out of hand and he ended up slapping me and some of the neighbors and kids outside saw and called the police I don’t want to press charges I believe we can... Read more »
The State controls the charging decision, not the victim, so you can make your feelings known however you do not get to "choose" what the State does.
If you want to help him, get him a lawyer who can plan a defense using your cooperation that is efficient and effective.
A good... Read more »
It varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and can vary from one situation from another. Simply put it is a false statement that hurts a person's reputation. You are allowed to express an opinion and you are allowed to state facts - everything else is a grey area. Yes, you can be sued even if what... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
400 miles away from
Pointing your finger is not a battery. Touching her with your finger may be a battery.
He is still on process of divorce but we aren't sure if we should terminate the case to move on to our marriage issue or I should look for other way to get visa to be together
what is a breach of recognize and and what is a criminal assultment?
If he has convictions for any crime, I doubt a visa will be issued even if married
Her new boyfriend and one of the children. When she arrived in Rhode Island she filed a domestic violence complaint with the courts in R.I. and she alleges the violence occurred in NC. Shouldn't she file in NC? Fyi- she filed this complaint to prevent my brother from driving to RI to bring the... Read more »
A2: Your brother would be well advised to consult with an attorney or two (one in each jurisdiction) to understand how the court handles the jurisdictional issue you present on his behalf. When there is a custody order in the foreign(to RI) jurisdiction, the case will normally be heard there. BUT,... Read more »
Her new boyfriend and one of the children. When she arrived in Rhode Island she filed a domestic violence complaint with the courts in R.I. and she alleges the violence occurred in NC. Shouldn't she file in NC? Fyi- she filed this complaint to prevent my brother from driving to RI to bring the... Read more »
Your brother would be well advised to consult with an attorney or two (one in each jurisdiction) to understand how the court handles the jurisdictional issue you present on his behalf. When there is a custody order in the foreign(to RI) jurisdiction, the case will normally be heard there. BUT, if... Read more »
What are they for ....
How can results be shared
Refraining from the use of intoxicating substances is typically a condition of probation.
As long as "dismissed" actually means DISMISSED rather than Deferred Adjudication... because Deferred Adjudication counts as a conviction for LTC purposes.
Can I resolve a Tennessee warrant from Georgia?
Yes. You can resolve it in the state of its origin
I was put on probation ans assigned to classes. I have nothing to do with the case
It kinda sounds like it’s already over. So you should probably just do the classes and stay out of trouble until your probation ends.
There are a zillion reasons
Thanks for your question and I am sorry for the situation. IF YOU HAVE THE RESOURCES TO ASSIST HIM WITH BAIL, that would be the most immediate help. Hiring a lawyer would also be in his best interest. If you speak with him from the jail remind him telephone calls are subject to being recorded and... Read more »
It wasn’t true, exactly what could happen in court to the man that has been wrongly accused?
The penalty he's facing depends on her injuries and his record. He needs a criminal attorney.
Many experienced criminal defense attorneys offer an initial consultation at no cost. You should contact an experienced defense attorney who practices in the jurisdiction where the charges are pending. The attorney can discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the case and help the client make an... Read 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?
probably not but more info needed.
seek out the advice of a lawyer in your community.
My 15 year old cousins mom filed a runaway report on September 26. We the family yet have to believe she had to do something with his disappearance but police wont do anything because she filed the report as a runaway..
There is no set number of days. Whether law enforcement considers a person missing will depend on the specific facts of each case.
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