Your current state is Virginia
1st time he was arrested, I called the police to diffuse the situation and they ended up arresting him. I didn't show up for the court date and they dropped it. We got into another altercation, he left the house and then called the officers to do a welfare check on me, telling them that I was... Read more »
Every prosecutor's office has its own specific policies when it comes to handling cases such as this.
You only need to attend court IF you are subpoenaed. Without being served a subpoena there is no legal requirement for you to attend. It's, in my opinion, bad form on the prosecution to... Read more »
The short answer is yes. Usually, its a parent, sibling or partner that was assaulted and later presents themselves as a surety or just wants to resume contact. What you need to check to see if there are any court orders prohibiting the offender from contact. Sometimes those are stand alone court... Read more »
they will investigate and after talking to your boyfriend, if the facts warrant, arrest him with $50k bail.
I am the respondent, the petitioner falsified everything that was used to request this order and I can prove it. I noticed one of the items she is asking from the hearing is that I pay all legal fees and taxes. If I win and no order of protection is granted, will I still need to pay the fees?
Tennessee has a statute where if an order of protection is granted, the respondent is required to pay the legal fees of the petitioning party. This likely means if she is successful in securing the order of protection against you, that you would be responsible for her legal fees. If you have proof... Read more »
There is a gang in the school were my son is getting bullied and harrassed. The leader of the gang keeps approaching him with treats of gang jumping him and fighting. The leader is 13 and the members are 12 or so. Can i press charges against him and the school since i have had a meeting with them... Read more »
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Prescription depends on the severity.
Or, if I decided to leave the house, will I be considered a runaway? Can she get police officers to find me and charge me as a runaway because my 16th birthday is Dec 15, 2019? If I do call police because she is highly intoxicated and she tries to hit me, if there aren't any visible bruises on me... Read more »
Video your mother then email the video to your school counselor or to the Sheriff's Office
Rest but I have pending charges and court dates while in the hospital but soon as I get out I have no family here and I’m homeless here in Dallas Texas so my doctor is wanting me to move back home to Kansas where someone can care for me due to me being in bed rest what can happen to me? But the... Read more »
Contact the Court where your cases are pending and explain your medical situation. Request an attorney be appointed to represent you. Good luck.
Registration is in the discretion of the sentencing judge based on the allegations.
Bodily injury and misdemeanor assault family violence
If the allegations are found to be false, you will not go to jail. If the charges filed against you are proven to be true beyond a reasonable doubt, jail time is a possibility. Consult with an attorney. Good luck.
A co-worker of mine had informed me that her son is physically and mentally abusing her at home. She had also informed me that he is on drugs as well. She is in he 60’s. She said she has no privacy as he goes through her personal belongings ie. Her phone and mail. She called the police a day... Read more »
She should report the situation to Adult Protective Services, block her phone, kick him out, put on locks and a no trespassing sign. She should seek a Temporary Restraining Order, followed by a Temporary and then a Permanent Injunction against him coming within a certain distance of her.
My boyfriend had arrested and then bailed out the same night. He goes to trial tomorrow. He's innocent. He was defending himself against his brother who was attacking him. What will happen tomorrow?
Your BF has a defense if he was defending himself. If the judge believes your BF’s story, the charge will be dismissed.
its his first time domestic violence. He didnt hurt ne or bruises but the sheriff thought he did. He has a clean record and no run in with the law. He just accidentally slapped my left arm. what will happen?
Do not plead guilty to Domestic Assault under any circumstances unless there is Diversion. If you have to, try it.
Her dad molested her And I went to court (still fighting this, he denied it). He also was very abusive towards me during our time together, and I feel he will be abusive with my daughter too. He lives in an apartment that any one from his family go to when they don't have a place. So, I will not... Read more »
Thank you for your question. There are options available concerning supervised parenting time. The issue would ultimately be decided by a court, unless he agreed to it, wherein a judge would make a determination based upon the best interest of your child. Additional facts are necessary to better... Read more »
more info needed.
you would have to contact a lawyer to put the matter on calendar and move to modify the order.
I need help from continuing to get victimized by my wife, who is now in seek and destroy mode post her DV arrest, is trying to take our son away from me and work with my ex-wife to try and get custody of my 3 daughters from ex wife taken away. We are both educated and have jobs. I'm prior military.... Read more »
more info is needed.
however , this is not a criminal DV RO but rather one related to marriage/family law.
I would make an appt with a lawyer in your area for guidance.
I am 19 he is 21 we are parents of a 3 month old with a ton of bills and in process of buying a house I slapped him and he went to stay at his dads . My neighbor in apartment called cops I admitted to slapping him and I got a charge! I’ve never been in trouble how do we get this dropped!!
Speaking to law enforcement and admitting to a crime was a complete and total mistake. At this point, you need to hire a local criminal law attorney ASAP before you make matters worse than you already have. If you stop trying to handle this yourself and follow your attorneys advice and if your... Read more »
my husband was arguing with a neighbor when my son and I were getting home.. there was NO physical contact between ANY parties yet hes being charged with these as well as other charges what can I do to help him come home soon...PLEASE
He needs a criminal attorney. Additionally you can go to the D.A.'s office and complete a drop charge form.
Is that considered a substanial ammount of time as it is stated in the statue this happened in utah
Aggravated Kidnapping is a First Degree Felony that can carry life without parole. You need an attorney in the worst way. Hire one TOMORROW!
My husband was arrested on domestic abuse charges and a no contact has been issued. Even though I didn't press the charges against him, could I have the charges dropped before his court date?
No. That decision is up to the Commonwealth.
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