I have been accused of a domestic violence charge for no reason and I need help
Can you provide a little more information about your situation?
I don’t want to press charges anymore. What should I do to help?
You can tell the prosecutor, but they’re likely to push forward with the case anyway. The best thing you can do is to help him find an attorney.
Many states will share information like this. So, I hate to say it, but it depends. The real question is will the state where the warrant was issued want to pay to extradite? That will depend on the alleged crime committed.
Arrest warrants do not expire.
What exactly is your question? We can’t tell you much with the information you’ve provided.
I dont want to be a witness against him and he needs mental health treatment not jail so how can i help him get the charges dropped or dismissed?
Once you ring the bell it cannot be unrung, so whatever you told law enforcement cannot be taken back. If you recant you are opening yourself up to potential perjury / falsification charges. You need to hire a lawyer to represent you. He or she will be able to speak with the prosecutor on your... Read more »
I'm her only other living blood kin. Hey fathers sister. She lives with mothers sister, has since she was 8, an both parents passed within 3 months of each other. She's claiming other aunt is abusive and continues to run away. Cops told me ill be arrested for helping her. What can i do?
Contact local children's services, which can investigate the situation, and determine what to do about custody.
No one was really injured other than I was bit and she got a scratch.
A standard DV is an M1, up to 180 days, a record, cannot be sealed. If there was serious injury or a pregnancy, the level and penalties are enhanced. It’s a serious charge. The defendant should get a lawyer ASAP.
Hello, my grandma is my legal guardian and she is becoming emotionally and physically abusive. I am 16 and have a job and my license also a car and have good grades.
Ohio does not have emancipation for your situation. See this link:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/family-relations/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
Talk to another family member, teacher, school counselor, or other... Read more »
my sister ended up in the hospital 1/31/2020 at the hand of her abusive husband. she was in a coma and on a ventilator for over two weeks. she woke up, does not remember the past 20 yrs. She's been married 20 years. husband has been emotionally, psychologically, and financially abusive for... Read more »
The probate court determines whether a person requires a guardian based on all the facts, medical condition, mental competence, etc. A person can have a guardian to make personal and health decisions, and a guardian to make financial decisions. That can be the same person, or two different... Read more »
No, you can't send him to jail. Talk to your parents.
I was arrested for domestic violence but convicted of disorderly conduct 4 misdemeanor with a violating temporary protection order in 2012. Are my firearm rights gone?
You can own a firearm. You may have difficulty obtains a concealed carry license.
Question is victim viewpoint in ohio. There is photo and recording evidence of ongoing abuse as well as an undocumented miscarriage caused by the abuser. Abuse has been oning for 12 years. Police were involved over 10 years ago with two cases but were dropped because he stopped the victim from... Read more »
It really depends on the nature of the charge(s) that can be brought. A standard DV is an M1 carrying up to 6 months. But it’s an escalating offense which means multiple offenses can raise the level. Also, if serious injury is caused, or the woman is pregnant, the level goes up.
There's proof that all statements made against me, which the other party signed, notarized & filed through the courts, are entirely false. Not 1 sentence stated has any truth. They were deliberate lies told by my son's paternal grandmother & my son's father, (who legally has... Read more »
Well you start by documenting everything. You need people on your side who saw the things you saw. But you also have to be realistic. You need a lawyer on your side and that’s going to cost. Think of the situation you’re in now and what you want to interrupt your peaceful life and get involved.... Read more »
Her mother is addicted and verbally abusive when drinking. Social services has been called several times over the last couple of years but they always leave the young lady and along with her younger her sister in the home after the interview. She reports that things are always worse when they... Read more »
Her sister can contact children's services and ask for temporary custody.
Yes he can. While you are married, the majority of the property either of you own is considered "marital property" meaning both of you have a right to it.
I actually had 2 F4 convictions but i got ILC for one.
It is unclear what you are asking here. Your DV convictions will appear on a background check. If you are asking about getting them off your record, or sealing your record. Ohio does not allow sealing of records that pertain to violence, so you would not qualify to seal your record.
They could be charged with intimidating a witness. It’s likely the defendant would get charged as well. Police and prosecutors will assume he is orchestrating this. Visits and calls should be documented to show that isn’t the case if it isn’t.
You should hire a lawyer and prepare yourself for a long schlog
The short answer is no.
If by "case" you mean there are criminal charges pending against the accused, then it is not uncommon at all to hire a defense lawyer. Hiring a defense lawyer does not meant the charges will be dropped. The court likely has a victim advocate too that will... Read more »
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