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And sexual abuse. Plus blackmail and extortion from my father. My family really messed up my life and I wanted to see what, if anything I could do about it. What are my options and what are the posable outcomes if I sue? Can I set up an appointment to meet a lawyer who might work free unless we... View More 
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Probably time to move. Generally, you can sue for physical abuse and extreme mental cruelty--but the problem is if the family members don't have money, where will the free lawyer you seek get paid from? Generally, if you are looking for a contingent fee lawyer, contact the Md. Assn for... View More
The petitioner has pictures of bruising sustained from the event. She claims I attacked her and I was keeping her away from me.
answered on Sep 12, 2015
This is just one reason why you need to hire an attorney for any sort of legal matter. Yes, the judge can probably order that.
answered on Apr 16, 2015
Yes, but it does not mean that the state will drop the charges.
Coz all I want is to drop the case coz we still want to start over again? And I don't want him to go jail
answered on Mar 30, 2015
If you are married and never invoked your marital privilege in the past you can advise the state attorney that you will be invoking your marital privilege. Even without your testimony the state attorney can still decide to prosecute if there is other evidence that can convict your husband.
answered on Mar 19, 2015
They already charged you. Whether they will try the case or not is up to the state's attorney.
How long should one hold on to others belongings?
answered on Mar 5, 2015
you should write to the person who is the owner of the belongs giving them 30 days to obtain the belongs or otherwise you will dispose of it. the letter should be sent certified mail so you can firm that the person received it.
My roommate filed a Temporary Peace Order against me and I'm wondering if that will stay on my record. I know Peace Orders stay on the record, but is a Temporary Peace Order different?
answered on Mar 5, 2015
it will show if someone does a case search on you, but it generally does not have the same affect as a final peace order would.
Don't want him to go to jail what can we do n he has no criminal record
answered on Mar 5, 2015
marry him before the hearing and then invoke your marital privilege. Otherwise, they can force you to testify. Please note that even if you do marry and invoke your marital privilege, they still may try to prosecute him (depending on what other evidence they have). Also note that you can only... View More
He is working again and also going to counseling for his anger. He wants to be there for his son . this incident was a one time thing and I do not want him to go to jail . our court date is next Wednesday . what should I do to keep him out of jail ?
answered on Feb 23, 2015
You can do your marital privilege. However, the state could decide to still try the case if they wanted to (depending on the other evidence they had). The only thing you can do to try and prevent him from going to jail is invoke your marital privilege and if found guilty asked to be heard before... View More
He admitted to what he did in court for the protective order hearing because he didn't know I had a pending criminal case towards him.Do I have a good case? Should I jus accept him getting probation or take it to trial?
answered on Feb 23, 2015
Its not your choose as to whether the State will continue with the case. Nor is it your decision what the Judge decides to do as punishment if he is found guilty. If you are married you could plead your marital privilege (unless you already did in another matter). Even if this were to occur, if... View More
My ex-boyfriend used to mentally, physically and later on sexually abuse me when we were together. I have several police reports for separate incidents. I finally left him and I got a Maryland Peace Order but I never pressed charges for any of the incidents because I did not want to get him in... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2014
If you filed a police report. The police/state's attorney will determine whether or not to file criminal charges against the person.
answered on Dec 8, 2014
Depending on the evidence and facts of the case, the police can arrest the husband. At which time criminal charges would likely be filed and the police would recommend to the victim to file for a protective order.
Police took photos of me which it was a scratch I did to my self but I lied in the scene saying he did all he was doing just trying to hold me down to sit me down I was throwing things at him scratching him
answered on Nov 17, 2014
It is no longer up to you as to whether the state will prosecute your husband or not. If you have not previously used your marital privilege you can and as the only witness, it is unlikely the state would proceed. I would also note that you should be careful what you write in open forums as what... View More
I lied to the police officer of him hitting me ... I actually was hitting on him throwing things at him all he was doing was trying to grab my hands and sit me down to calm down I have I child involved with and do not kno what to do I want to drop the arrest warrant but I not kno how
answered on Nov 17, 2014
It is no longer up to you as to whether the state will prosecute your husband or not. If you have not previously used your marital privilege you can and as the only witness, it is unlikely the state would proceed. I would also note that you should be careful what you write in open forums as what... View More
He had two knives but the neighbor called the cops I did not file charges I don't want him doing time cause of me could talk to his lawyer or something
answered on Nov 12, 2014
Its up to the State whether or not to prosecute. Since you are not married to him, you do not have any privileges that you can invoke. As such, if you do not testify, the Court can find you in contempt.
answered on Nov 3, 2014
In order to invoke what is called a marital privilege, you must be married to the defendant at the time of the hearing. You are only able to invoke it once.
This is in the state of mAryland
answered on Oct 21, 2014
The initial arrest, he generally will be out within 24 hours (if charges were brought against him (which they can even if you are not seeking for charges to be brought), then he would need to post bail and if he cannot he can be in there longer).
answered on Oct 16, 2014
I am guessing that her BF has a criminal charge pending against him for the alleged DV. Yes your daughter will need to appear if she was sent a summons by the state prosecutor. Otherwise, they can find her in contempt of court and have sanctions entered against her, including a warrant for... View More
I went to the police, had photos taken and gave them details but decided not to pursue it as I didn't feel strong enough to go to court.
answered on Oct 1, 2014
A police report would likely have been generated and available to the public. However if no criminal or civil actions have been taken, then there will be nothing on record stating that he was found guilty of actually doing the action you reported to the police. Depending on what you are trying to... View More
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