answered on Apr 3, 2022
It may be unless the DA has photos, signed statement and cops appear in court
confused on an issue of meaning of first offense. is this the first time you were charged with this crime or first time ever charged with a crime?
answered on Apr 1, 2022
Depends on context. There are many criminal statutes that one can be arrested on a first offense, second offense, etc., so it is not first time ever charged with a crime, but a particular offense. From a prosecutorial standpoint, one can be charged with a first offense crime multiple times and... View More 
He was charged with a felony for domestic abuse. If i drop the charges will he still do jail time
answered on Mar 19, 2022
If it is felony domestic abuse and he was taken into custody, then there is most likely a required cooling off period --jail time---involved before he can bond out of jail. After that, whether or not he is charged in criminal court with formal charges and what happens to the charges depends on the... View More
Like expunged r sum because it's still showing up on jobs
answered on Mar 9, 2022
What was the disposition of the misdemeanor? A conviction? If it was a conviction, then if you are going to be successful in getting this off of your record, you will need an attorney to represent you and assert your reasons on your behalf---contact a criminal defense attorney in the jurisdiction... View More
Just wanting to know what the letter didnt say " Jane Doe vs. John Doe. Instead it said " the state vs. John Doe.
answered on Mar 9, 2022
In a criminal matter (as opposed to a civil matter), it's "state" or "city" or "united states" because the prosecuting authority is the government agency and not the accuser.
He was charged 6 years ago with battery, I had them dropped he received a misdemeanor, and community service with a fine. 2 days ago he hit me, and the sheriff's were called out. He fled before they came. He now has a warrant for his arrest. How can I have this warrant recalled, or... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2022
You dont get to decide what his punishment or treatment is once you call the police; the District Attorney decides.
The perpetrator punched me repeatedly in the head and broke his hand and then continued to punch me with the bone protruding out of the hand. With his 9yr old present DV battery and DV child endangerment. He also violated the protective order which I filed a report on that as well and turned it in... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2022
You can go to the DA's office and sign a drop charge form.
My cousin has been telling people that he’s going to kill me my fiancé my kids then himself. He believes I’m a prostitute which I am not. He says if I lie to him he’s going to kill me. He’s gone into detail to others. I have him on recording. I put a protective order against him but now I... View More
My fiance was living with her mother when they got into a domestic squabble. To make Understanding this easier Brandi---->Fiance.......... Sarah--------->Mother. The fight happened at their home But Sarah called an ambulance cause she said brandi Hit her and broke her leg so Sarah went to the... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2022
Huge mistake pleading to these charges. Hire a criminal attorney who also does plaintiff personal injury.
Is it my responsibility to press charges as his father since he is a minor? Or does my 14 yr old son have to press the charges? I was told my 14yr old son had to press the charges which doesn't seem right to me
answered on Jan 29, 2022
You both need to go to the Sheriff's office and file a criminal complaint. If not, your son could go into foster care.
I’ve already filed the dismissal of charges form with the DA’s office.
answered on Jan 28, 2022
The prosecutor/District Attorney will make the final decision on whether or not to pursue the matter, however, the best thing which can be done is for the dating partner to retain and attorney and begin preparing the defense of the case, including mitigation or mitigating factors in favor or a... View More
I have been a victim of domestic violence for the 17yrs I've been married. Now I do not mean I was hit every day but about once a year my husband gets very violent with me and in front of our 2 kids. About 4-5 yrs ago it was really bad and I called the police but did not press charges,he was... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2022
Hire a divorce lawyer to file for divorce, custody, child support and spousal support before the state takes your kids.
She admitted to setting him up so she could press the charges on him out of revenge for us being together. He was charged with domestic abuse by strangulation and child endangerment. A restraining order was issued on him. She has been harrasing him since the day he got out of jail. 200-300 messages... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2022
Your husband have an attorney? If not, he should immediately retain an attorney on the criminal matter, as well as potentially look at revising whatever current order exists re: his other 2 children,.
My girlfriend was arrested two days ago and a bind set at $5,000. I cant make her bail and was wondering how long she will have to sit in jail before she is released. She was defending herself.
answered on Jan 14, 2022
If you want her out, then you should try to make bail-----borrow the money from a friend or friends and whatever amount you have, let the court know and see if the bond can be reduced to that amount to allow you to bond her out. Of course, depending on the circumstances, you might be the victim in... View More
The charge is domestic violence battery with a deadly weapon. The wife strikes the husband first but the wife called the police to report the altercation. Now she wants to drop the charges and suggest anger management classes for the spouse.
answered on Jan 6, 2022
She can't drop it. But she can testify as to her preference.
I have custodial custody of all my children. Am I allowed to open a custody case here. Or do I have to go back south
I’m looking for someone to help me with this matter. I have to attend court for a restraining order put on me. There are some issues I need help with and information I would like to get some opinions and answers too.
answered on Dec 29, 2021
Justia is not a lawyer referral service. Call a family law attorney.
If I file a drop chargers affidavit, can CPS be called on me since I’m dropping the chargers? My mother was the one to call the cops, I refused to write a statement at first but ended up doing it bc they were booking him anyway. They took pictures because there was bruising and bleeding on my... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2021
Stay far away from him or your kids will end up in foster care.
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