In Florida, an Arthur hearing may be held to see if the defendant should be granted a discretionary bond. If a victim "doesn't show" for this, it doesn't mean the charges will be dropped.

A victim doesn't need to appear at sounding.

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It is not a Florida law that says that you must press charges, however, generally speaking, the Florida Department of Children and Families can remove a child from a home if they can show the home is dangerous for a child because of ongoing domestic violence. You should consult with a family law... View More

You can report them to the authorities and request that you assailant be criminally prosecuted. If you contract HIV, the charges would probably be much more serious.

And, again if you are infected, you would also cause to file a civil lawsuit.

Your daughter needs to go to a police station with the evidence you are talking about and report the crime. They should find probable cause to arrest him, eventually arrest him, and a stay away order will be entered to make it illegal for him to contact your daughter during the pendency of the... View More

Generally speaking, it is legal. For instance, if a defendant kicks someone, walks away, and then comes back and punches the person, that is an an example of two different acts of battery, and two crimes. However, such a matter requires a very detailed factual analysis to determine if the defendant... View More

I think you mean 'accused of kidnapping". She could accuse you, but it's extremely unlikely that anyone will take the accusation seriously.

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answered on Oct 6, 2021

What is important is how and when the assets were paid for. If they were accrued and paid during the marriage then they are marital assets regardless of title. The marriage is long enough for alimony. You must next look at one party's financial need and the other party's financial ability... View More

As a former prosecutor who specialized in domestic violence crimes I am well aware of the complexities facing a woman in your niece's situation. I am glad to hear she has an injunction protecting her and the children. Divorces with family violence must be carefully navigated. Please contact... View More

You should look up the state law where you are seeking a carry permit, but in Florida and federally, the prohibition against carrying firearms and permits generally pertains to current/in place domestic violence injunctions as well as past convictions for crimes of domestic violence, which, per... View More

Your situation is very sensitive to dispatch with just one remote legal opinion without a case review and your direct participation. It requires a comprehensive legal case assessment either in person or remotely by Zoom with an experienced immigration attorney of your choice.

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No. You are responsible to the landlord for the rent. The landlord is not a party to your relationship, has no interest in your relationship, and the law does not require the landlord to purposefully suffer a financial loss because of your failed relationship.

If you no longer trust or have faith in your attorney it sounds like you should consider hiring new counsel.

Comply with the temporary injunction. Get an attorney.

No, you have no cause of action against your landlord or against your neighbor. Take your landlord's advice and move when your lease is up.

Depending on his age, he could be accused of "sexual battery" (called statutory rape in most places), if they suspect he is having sex with you.

Your question is confusing, was it your daughters or your sons? Anyway - you can try. It is up to the state whether charges are filed. Usually the first person to call the cops wins. Do you really want to file charges against your children? Get an attorney, have her call the prosecuting... View More

There are requirements to obtain a Domestic Violence Injunction that include being the victim of violence or imminent fear of becoming the victim of domestic violence. If someone is letting someone into your residence that has an injunction against him, your remedy is to report the violation to... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2021

Step one is to establish your residency in Florida. You will need to live here six months before you can take advantage of the Florida courts. Until then your fight is in NJ.

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answered on Apr 13, 2021

An “Adjudication Withheld” on a felony, or on a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, requires that three years has have elapsed since the completion of all sentencing provisions, including any probation or court fines.

1. The first line of defense I see is for you to go back to the same court that granted your divorce and file a motion to reopen the cases and also file a motion for contempt--citing all of the reasons you gave us here.

2. The second line of defense is to hire a very experienced trial... View More