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answered on Nov 15, 2017
The only time this matters is if the prosecution is seeking to use a statement you made to the police after you were in custody. It only applies to custodial interrogations. So if you were in custody and made a statement to the police, and the state wants to use that statement against you in... View More 
My ex wife currently has custody of our daughter. Her current husband has filed an op against her for domestic violence and in op he states he does not believe my daughter is safe with her without her parents supervision (she lives with her parents). If guilty will I be awarded custody or do I need... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2017
You definitely need to go to court to obtain a court order for you to have custody and for you to stop paying child support.
answered on Nov 11, 2017
Police have already investigated past reports. They go into the pile of dust or the pile that is transmitted to the state's attorney. It is unlikely.
Can defendant still be convicted?
I said didn't want to go to court didn't sign anything. I just wanted him to take his stuff so I can leave. Can he beat those charges. These charge are in Boone county Illinois
answered on Nov 5, 2017
You called the police. Now it is in their hands. The state decides whether or not to file charges. If you want to leave, do it when he is at work. Since you want to be separated from him, it should not matter whether charges are filed or not. Once you choose to call the police, you are at the... View More
This was five years ago with my bf and I got into a fight. I have never received a court day or any notifications of this. They just threw me out the following morning.
answered on Oct 16, 2017
Confusing. It is likely that you have a warrant for you arrest. I suggest you contact the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the county that the Domestic Battery is showing up in and find out if this is true. If you do have a warrant, you should take care of this right away. I strongly suggest... View More
He does not want to dispute the OoP, and my mother does not want to extend it as far as I know. Is showing up to court without an attorney okay? Neither of us can afford one for him.
answered on Sep 18, 2017
This is a general question. You might be okay, you might not. It depends on whether your brother has been served and violated the OoP. It depends on what the OoP is for? Is it something stemming from a domestic violence incident, etc? In order to accurately answer the question, more... View More
Ex and i have a daughter 50/50 custody, hes getting charged for beating up his now ex while my daughter was in the house watching and her son was in her arms, will i now get full custody , since he will prolly go to jail ,
answered on Sep 15, 2017
Probably.
A new parenting plan with him having restricted time with child.
Nothing is automatic. You will have to file something with court.
where to go and what to do do I need to go to the police to set the set the abandoned?
I don't work we don't have money to pay for food and groceries for the hpuse.
please help me i don't know what to do.
answered on Aug 22, 2017
Either hire a private lawyer to file for child support or contact Public Aid and they will connect you to an office that helps people with child support at no cost.
Is there anything I can do to make sure he doesn't go to jail or get this dropped
answered on Aug 16, 2017
Somebody made a complaint that he did this to u. Usually its the woman who protests at the heat of the moment and hss a change of heart later. Now you have to go to the state's attorney's office, tell them u do not want to prosecute and let them decide.
My ex fiancé came home drunk and began verbally then physically assualted me. I asked him to leave and that we were over. He called 911 and told the police I assualted him but neglected to tell them the scratches on his face were from when he had me in a chokehold and then punched me. So I got... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2017
yes if your case goes to trial then she can testify and she should be subpoenaed. Your sister should also report this to the police
arrested in nov 2015 with domestic violence charges, physical abuse/bodily harm, later and before trial, got "disorderly conduct" plea offer with 11 months court supervision and 30 hours community service (differed or with held judgement) on August 2016, completed the court supervision... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2017
You need to consult with an Immigration Lawyer. This is something that an Immigration Lawyer can answer.
answered on Aug 2, 2017
Go to the courthouse. Fill out the papers. Get in as soon as a judge can get u in.
I have pictures of the markings with dates they were taken.
The protective order continues to be broken and we are still being harassed aa year-and-a-laternd he has given up parental rights in writing to his lawyer. We also have a family member who has decided to join in and harass me and my kids to a point that is very unhealthy and I would like to get... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2017
Your story is too complicated for an easy answer.
You need a sit down with an attorney.
Defendant was proven innocent in pretrial court hearing, and victim didn't show to trial court hearing. Defendant was on parole prior to arrest with 2 months remaining regarding a case from 3 years ago. He has already served 4 months for this domestic battery case. While serving these past 4... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2017
Ordinarily (but not automatically) the failure of the complaining witness to appear at trial will prevent a trial from proceeding. A prosecutor can still go to trial but obtaining a guilty verdict is far more difficult.
I have texts from him threatening myself and my parents house. He is also court ordered to stay out of liquor stores and is in them almost daily and drinking even though he is ordered to be in aa and not drink or be on the premises of places selling primarily liquor. Is there anything I can do... View More
I did not want to press charges however the state of Illinois picked it up anyway I have also been subpoenaed to appear in court I do not want to do this either what is the worst that can happen there are two children that live in the household that are not legally mine they are his I'm afraid... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2017
If you don't appear in court, then they can file a contempt petition against you or get a warrant out for your arrest. As a victim, you can hire your own attorney if you'd like and see if they can speak to the assistant state's attorney on your behalf.
answered on Jul 5, 2017
You'd have to ask DOC about any restrictions on visitations. I don't know why you'd want to visit him though if he had battered you in the past.
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