You can't get the charges dropped; the prosecutor makes that decision. You also cannot just have the no contact order dropped; that's the judge's decision. Can both happen? Yes; will they because you want them to? Not necessarily.
I had 3 pre-trial conferences with the Assistant Prosecutor and my lawyer. 3 dates were scheduled for Jury trial of which, 1 turned into another pre-trial. 2 of them were cancelled due to covid but I was still required to show up in front of the judge and it was literally just the judge calling... Read more »
You are not alone. However, the court did not cause you to lose your paid representation; that is between you and your attorney.
My husband controls all financial decisions in our lives. I'm also in poor health I can't drive so that's a problem when meeting lawyers or paperwork I need, husband thinks it's funny.
Contact your county's legal aid office. Your chances of finding an attorney outside of legal aid to take on a divorce case pro bono is slim to none.
I was hit in the head with a wooden baseball bat and no one was held responsible even though I know who did it. I almost lost my life
What is your theory that the county government is responsible for an individual's potentially criminal actions? You also need to consider that police and prosecutors have qualified immunity for their actions.
A more effective route to consider might be suing the person you claim hit you.
Will my boyfriends charges of domestic violence get dismissed If I want to drop the charges?
Hello I pressed charges on my boyfriend for assaulting me he got charged with a misdemeanor and a felony.I bonded him out and let him back secretly because there was a ppo placed on him.Well I had... Read more »
The court, prosecutors, and police are not social workers, mental health experts, or relationship counselors. Your boyfriend is charged with a crime; one that you reported, and then went a step further to request a PPO. And it sounds like you did the necessary but hard work there. However, once you... Read more »
court-ordered to stay in the county unless other parent okays it
we both have legal and joint custody
parenting time is currently not court specified as we live together but don't couple.
You will likely need to file a motion with the court if there is no agreement. If the child is in school, the staying parent will likely be granted primary physical custody.
It's a misdemeanor charge and he has been arraigned but not able to bond out due to the conditions of the bond. He's been in jail for 20 days and no scheduled date has been set.
Misdemeanors are different than felonies. There is no preliminary exam. He will have a pretrial conference, hopefully soon. Additionally, he can have his attorney file a motion for bond after 28 days.
I panicked when writing police report and when talking to detective. Now I have to testify on friday and want to know if I will get into any legal trouble if I tell the truth which is diff then the report
Depends...police reports are not evidence, but if what happened is markedly different from what you reported, you could be charged with making a false report. It is, however, not uncommon that witness or victim testimony differs from what was in the report. Expect the prosecutor to try to reconcile... Read more »
Can I still go to the police station and press charges?..He got a domestic and arrested last July from hitting me but it was dismissed.I didn't go to court to testify against him.
Absolutely you can. But if you are unwilling to testify again, the same result might happen.
On recording
File a police report and see. Depending on what they find, they could recommend a number of criminal charges to the prosecutor, who is ultimately the decider of who gets charged with what. Your boyfriend may also consider applying for a personal protection order.
I have video proof of my spouse physically assaulting me (burning and poking me with a red hot metallic chopstick) while continuously accusing me of *multiple* affairs. Now I moved out and filed for a divorce. Can these videos be used as evidence in court?
Possibly. But Michigan is a no-fault state: all either person needs to say is that there's been a breakdown of the marital relationship. If you were to pursue a civil lawsuit for abuse, those videos may be more necessary. But the best evidence, of course, would be a criminal conviction.
Me and my fiancé got into an argument and I was driving around the block following him and I thought he used a fire arm towards my vehicle but he didn’t & I panicked and called police, he was arrested two days later. I been trying to figure out what to do and how to drop charges, I had been... Read more »
The reality is that once police and the prosecutor get involved, you lose control over what happens. You can be compelled to testify, and if it comes down to it, the prosecutor will request a material witness warrant for you.Will they do it? Who knows. A lot depends on not only what your fiance is... Read more »
I have a 39 year old son who is currently in Rehab, Multiple drug charges, Who thinks that because his name is on my my home, has never paid a dime, expects me to give him the house for him and his girlfriend and her children, he has already aggressively assaulted my daughter over the girlfriend,... Read more »
You may want to contact Adult Protective Services for referrals to community resources - including attorneys - that might help. You will likely either need to force a sale of the home or get him to agree to have his name removed from the home. I'm not sure what you mean by the restraining... Read more »
I have recently terminated relationship with said person after she followed through with threats and called the cops on me. I have video proof of her admitting after the fact saying she lied and made it seem like a domestic. I have no criminal record and don't want one. Do i have any legal... Read more »
Are you actually charged with a crime? If so, what you have recorded should be presented, through your attorney, to the court.
Can you sue her? Possibly. But without actual prosecution, I'm not sure what grounds you would have. If you weren't arrested, it sounds like the police... Read more »
Sounds like you have all the evidence you need to determine whether you should continue to be involved with this person. For now, keep what you have in case you need it later. Just know that you continue to engage in a back-and-forth, the court may have equally as short of patience with you as with... Read more »
And I spun around and the knife stabbed me but when police arrived at the house I stated that I fell down the steps and now they are pretty much making me testify against her which I don't wish to do cause it could land me in jail also I need an attorney to represent me in this matter so I can... Read more »
You must appear as ordered by the subpoena. "Pleading the fifth" is a lot more complex than most people realize, and it's absolutely not the case where you can just go into a courtroom, say you're pleading the fifth, and just walk out while everyone shrugs their shoulders. If it... Read more »
A motion would not be the proper vehicle. The victim needs to contact the prosecutor's office, or if it has one, specifically the victim / witness coordinator. Some judges will want the victim to state it on the record, and usually during a plea or sentencing. But keep in mind that the judge... Read more »
And they dropped the charges when my husband and children left the state and now it shows up on my record but it says it's nulled how do I get that taken care of
What record are you looking at? It's possible and likely that an arrest record remains even when charges are dropped or expunged.
Your husband will likely face a new criminal prosecution, as well as a probation violation. The court will likely impose a no contact order to prevent him from having contact with you, if he is able to post bond. If he is unable to post bond, he will remain in custody throughout the court... Read more »
He told Them where to find me. When they arrived, i was so upset and so angry and just started talking as of i were talking to my brother, not realizing A. That i was giving a statement, even though i never submitted a written one and B. That if i say one thing, they are required to take it a... Read more »
You're in a tough spot. As you've seen, the prosecutor can use your statements made to police that day. Once the police get involved, things are then out of your hands. With this being his second offense, it does not surprise me that the prosecutor will want to try this case, or at least... Read more »
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