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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry you are in this difficult situation. Domestic violence protection orders and early lease termination laws vary by state, so it's important to look into the specific rules for your location. That said, here are a few general points that may be relevant:
- Many states have... View More 
I thought that there was a law that legally allowed victims of domestic violence or people under legal protection orders to break a lease without penalties.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Yes, there are laws in place that allow victims of domestic violence to break their lease without penalty in certain circumstances. The specific law and requirements may vary by state.
In Mississippi, there is a law (Miss. Code Ann. § 93-21-23) that allows victims of domestic violence to... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
You will have to speak to the Prosecutor about dropping the charges. You are not bringing the charges against your husband; the State is. Several factors will come into play, e.g., the severity of the injuries, if any, the circumstances of the assault, the history between you and your husband, your... View More
I did not contact cops. My fiancé does not have a criminal history other than traffic violation (speeding ticket). I do not have the desire for him to be convicted, but at the initial hearing he was advised a second hearing would have to occur in September and I am possibly being subpoenaed, as... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
It's important to understand that once the state has pressed charges, the case is out of your hands. The prosecutor will decide whether to proceed, and your desire for dismissal may not change their decision. However, hiring an attorney can help you navigate the legal system and ensure your... View More
How long is the statue of limitations on this charge
answered on Jul 17, 2023
Really, the statute of limitations has been satisfied since you were charged within the relevant time frame. That being said, your case may be dismissed due to the passage of time, depending on how long it has been since you were charged.
answered on Jul 11, 2023
If the state has charged your boyfriend, it is an ongoing case before the court. It may go to trial if he and the prosecution are not able to reach a plea agreement.
answered on Apr 5, 2023
You will need to talk to the prosecutor about dropping the charges. The charges are brought by the State; you are a witness to the crime. It will be the prosecutor’s decision about a dismissal.
I’ve been in a relationship with my husband for 13 years and have been married to him. I caught him being unfaithful more than 7 times with different women. He isn’t legally here in the USA. His green card expired and he has no passport stamp. I want to get a divorce because of his infidelity... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2022
His immigration status should not affect the distribution in the divorce, although you can try to make such a claim. I don’t believe it will get you very far though. Any questions specific to his status should be directed to an immigration attorney.
Domestic assault with bodily injury. I only had a scratch under my eye. We have remained together. Her ex husband is trying to take their child and the child was in no way involved. Charges happened in TN and I signed an affidavit to try and get them to drop charges since the cops pressed charges... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Your best bet is going to be to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Texas, since these charges stemmed from conduct that happened there.
Up. I’ve appeared in court three times and still have not went before a judge. What’s going to happen next
answered on Aug 25, 2022
It really depends. I'd be curious to know what they are having you go to court for. If it's for a preliminary hearing, then it needs to be done because your husband could testify as to what happened and express his wish to not proceed. Regardless, depending on how long it has been since... View More
He seems like he really wants to have a second chance in life, but we need to know his past.
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Go to the Clerk’s office of the Court where the charges were filed, give the deputy clerk the defendant’s name and the case number. They will make you copies of the file at a cost to you.
I was charged with domestic violence in May of 2021 but it was dropped (not guilty)
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Assuming that it was either dismissed or you were found not guilty, then the case is no longer active and you should not have to go to court. That being said, it may still pop up on a background check with the final disposition on the background check.
I did it out of anger and didn’t include the whole story and our daughter will be born in two weeks and I really need him there. They are saying I have to wait until court to drop the charges and even then it’s up to the District attorney. I need advice I’m freaking out!
answered on Jun 20, 2022
What you were told is exactly right. The charge was brought by the State, not you. You are a witness. Whether it is dropped will be up to the prosecutor. This is done to insure that true perpetrators of violence are punished and victims are protected. Criminal charges of any kind should never be... View More
We live in Mississippi. He was charged in Virginia
answered on Jun 12, 2022
From the looks of it, there is nothing prohibiting you from carrying or owning a firearm. The key question is going to be whether your husband has access to it, as well as the nature of his conviction. If it is a felony, then he cannot have any possession of any firearm unless he gets his record... View More
The man was physically and mentally abusive. Will the woman win full custody for this reason no matter what.
answered on May 22, 2022
One of the factors that the court will take into consideration is whether violence has been perpetrated by either party during the relationship, especially if children were present at the time. Our case law and statutes are clear that the party who is found to have been violent during the... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2022
Domestic violence is a violent charge. However, the court that you are dealing with may have a list of charges that are considered violent for sentencing purposes.
I was assaulted by my ex. I know he’ll have a lawyer present since he is currently in probation for a dui. I filed charges against him and went to a hearing for it. It got approved. A no contact order was established and a court date will be set. Would I need to get a lawyer ? I have evidence of... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2022
You will not need an attorney in this case. You are a witness for the State.
answered on Dec 24, 2021
You don’t say if you were the victim or a witness. However, if you are served with a subpoena to appear, then you must appear or risk further action by the Court against you.
After I was taken away my exgf, who's invitation was recended to my home... used a non authorized key.... She stole 2 phones and an I pad that was basically new all individually worth over $500 and I want to discredit her as well due to the fact she's a habitual liar and a theif...
answered on Dec 3, 2021
From the looks of it, you have a case that should go to trial, particularly given the circumstances of her entering your home. Your best bet is going to be to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to walk through the facts and circumstances of what happened, especially when it comes to... View More
I was not informed of this order until his mom told me. He was released from jail 3 days after he went to jail. I kept calling the jail he was in, trying to see when his court date was going to be and got the run around. Im his wife, so why am I in the dark? His mom attended and didn’t even tell... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2021
You should contact the court that the case is pending in and speak with them since you are the victim.
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