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A friend of my now x-boyfriend forceably and physically sexually assaulted me at a karaoke bar while the boyfriend stood not more three feet away laughing. The DA dismissed the case. The karaoke bar has cameras but when asked by an investigator the bar told him they didn’t have it knowing a... View More 
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
If you feel that your case was unjustly dismissed, you can start by contacting the prosecutor's office to express your concerns and request a review of the decision. You can ask for a meeting to discuss the evidence and the reasons for the dismissal. It's also helpful to bring any new... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2023
In Kansas, the first court appearance you'll likely have for a domestic battery charge is the arraignment. At the arraignment, you're generally informed of the charges against you and asked to enter a plea. While it's technically possible to plead guilty and conclude the case, doing... View More
I did not drive down her street though that's what she reported to the police. The RA does not specify that. They have video of a truck like I used to have but my truck has been out of commission since I wrecked it in 2014. Now I'm on home incarceration because I live in another state.... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
you need to contact and hire a Kansas Lawyer who regularly practices criminal law in the court that has issued these decisions ASAP. You have a limited amount of time to challenge a decision of a trial court. This forum will not be able to walk you through each step to both set aside the decision... View More
Prosecutor says disorderly conduct and domestic battery are the same charge.
What type of lawyer will I need .?
answered on Aug 8, 2023
You need a criminal lawyer who regularly practices in the charging county . . . NOW. Whether you can be charged out of conduct from which another case was dismissed depends on whether the case was tried before the court, and if not whether the dismissal was "with prejudice". This forum... View More
Long story short,my ex and I were arrested on disorderly conduct My ex works for the prison i'm sure there was favoritism played in there somewhere the police and prosecuter never Looked at the evidence. My attorney at the time advised me to go. Make a battery report myself 4 times the police... View More
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answered on Oct 9, 2024
You should look for a criminal defense attorney who has experience with cases involving police misconduct or favoritism. These attorneys understand the complexities of the legal system and can help you navigate issues where there may have been bias or improper handling of your case.... View More
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answered on Aug 6, 2024
To get a restraining order for cyber harassment or violent crimes in Kansas City, Missouri, start by going to the local courthouse. You can file a petition for an ex parte order of protection, which is a temporary order issued without the presence of the person you're filing against. This can... View More
My wife threw something at me and then started hitting me in the face after around 5 hits to the face I wrapped my arms around her to stop her from hitting me and yelled stop. Then I let go and l went to a neighbors. I got arrested but the cops said unsure if proaoocuter would take it because she... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2023
You need an attorney ASAP. You have no choice but to fight this. You should also get a therapist to work out your PTSD issues. Hire a criminal defense attorney with domestic relations experience. Do not talk about this case with anyone else. This forum is no substitute for your own lawyer.
The victim had an audio recording of the incident of gave it to the police 2 months of it supposedly happen. Is that audio recording enough evidence for the courts to convict him with aggravated domestic battery charges. The girl refuses to go to court and brags about how the recording is fake.
answered on Sep 1, 2019
All this should be discussed with your brother's attorney.
It appears from the limited information that she would need to testify
He's been to prison prior of me for domestic
answered on Jul 22, 2019
If you were the complainant then the answer is yes.
Local sheriff detectives are threatening to have my mom and 2 sisters arrested because an already stolen cement saw came up missing from my one sisters ex boyfriends house, whom she left after he beat her and pulled a gun on her and my other sister and her bf. Yet they are not charging him with... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2017
Yes. It is not necessary for that person to currently possess the item in order to have stolen it. That person could have stolen the item and subsequently resold or otherwise disposed of it. Thus, it is possible to be charged with theft even if the defendant does not “have” the item.
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