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Will he have to leave
This is first time ever being arrested. Failure to appears result from back child support and not going to court. What is the punishment going to be? Will they drop from a felony?
answered on Jun 14, 2021
Probably a plea to misdemeanor assault and if they have a good lawyer, diversion.
Boyfriend and I got in a fight. He tripped me. I pushed him in defense. He tackled me. I told him to get out. From there it turned into a mess of me panicking thinking he was going to hurt me and restraining him. Police came. Arrested no one. He said I choked him. Police noted no physical marks on... View More 
answered on Jun 14, 2021
Dropping the charge is solely up to the prosecutor snd usually unlikely to happen in a domestic violence case.
The state of Ky charged my ex-bf with assault and wanton endangerment. He hired a lawyer who's also a state senator, began sleeping with her, provided a new vehicle for her to drive, and she's basically living with him. My ex was arrested for violating our DVO and she bailed him out..... View More
He's been in jail now for a month and has been taking classes for anger and drugs. He's clean and going to go to rehab once he gets out of jail.
answered on May 29, 2021
It’s solely up to the commonwealth whether the charges get dropped. That isn’t likely to happen.
She is 16, I am 17, and my grandma has already talked to the social worker and said that would work, but her parents just now decided they would go through with it and I dont know if they will hold onto that. So if they do then how long would it take before my girlfriend lives with my grandma? If... View More
And grandparents do? The child has not been harmed physically but there is neglect and witnessing violence
answered on May 10, 2021
A parent can file an EPO at the county attorneys office if he or she believes their child is in danger. You can also contact CPS to investigate the matter but that is much longer process.
answered on May 9, 2021
There are highly recommended lawyers on this website and on other reputable websites. My advice is to hire someone that has at least 15 years of real criminal law experience.
he was granted temporary custody in 2018 my son is now 14 and in kentucky old enough to decide where he wants to be his father has been mentally and physically abusing him for over a year now and it has been documented by the police department where i live and cps where i live and in indiana
answered on May 8, 2021
No. You need to file a CPS report and an EPO. Do not take him with court authority.
I’m twenty-two. I live at home with my parents. I cannot afford to move out with college debt and not having a full time job yet. My dad & I recently got into a screaming match resulting in him putting his hands around my throat and shoving me into a chair. Can I file a police report? What... View More
But the child wasn’t nowhere around will they take my baby
answered on Mar 30, 2021
Probably not but thy will want you to keep the child safe from the dv offender.
When he goes to court this his first time in any trouble
answered on Mar 29, 2021
Probably amended to assault 4, domestic violence intervention program, anger management, 6 mo to 1 yr probated.
Violating It but they can’t find him and they said he ignores them knocking when they go to his house and told me theres no more they can do but he still keeps violating it what can i do?
answered on Mar 29, 2021
Call the police while he’s violating the order and have them come arrest him.
I have an EPO on my ex-boyfriend he has not contacted me or bothered me since then and I was wondering if I do not go to the court hearing if they will just dismiss the case he's not contacted me and I really don't feel like going to court and fooling with it will they dismiss it he is... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2021
Depends on where you are located. Judge will probably dismiss it, although he could require your attendance and testimony if he chose to do so.
I have a dvo on my ex from like 2 years ago but we just recently decided to put it all behind us cause we was both young. What steps do I need to do to drop it? (In ky)
answered on Mar 4, 2021
File a motion to amend the dvo in the clerks office. They will give you a zoom or Skype hearing date t which you can ask the judge to set aside and dismiss the dvo.
I was told by a friend anytime a police report is made against a couple with children cps is automatically called and a report is made. I desperately want him removed due to his constant verbal and emotional abuse but I do not want the stress of having cps involved as I have heard the many horrer... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2021
A court can order CPS intervention or a police can contact CPS if they feel that it is necessary because a child is in dange. However, there are other options that typically do not involve CPS. If you file an emergency protective order/EPO against your husband if he is violent or making threats... View More
He was arrested four days ago and charged with violation of dvo and probation. He has a court day coming up in four days and also a hearing for revocation of probation. Will he most likely do jail time and have his probation revoked? Will he be let go? Do I have to show up?
answered on Feb 7, 2021
He will likely be convicted. Depending on the severity of the violations, he could be facing jail time. If you have been subpoenaed, you do gave to show up ( be it by Zoom, Skype, or in person).
She has no felonies or criminal history. We have a history of domestic violence. The DV charge was in 2016 and a DVO was issued and expired 2 years ago. Do you think my P.O will allow us to live together or will it be automatically denied?
answered on Feb 6, 2021
It’s up to your PO but they likely won’t allow it bc of the history of SB.
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