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I am being charged with a domestic assault where nobody was touched, and my wife didn't even want to press charges. The prosecution is using charges from when I was a juvenile as his case to show I'm a violent person. These charges were from 1998 when I was 16, I am now 34. The charges as... View More 
answered on Jul 24, 2017
These are great questions to ask your criminal defense attorney - get one as soon as you can.
He didnt even respond to the restraining order and now we are in custoday case in another county he filled in the restraining order is for me and my children. The custody judge said she could over rule it can she? And she told him ti go to my county and get order dropped can he?
answered on May 26, 2017
Go to MNCourts.gov and find the "Affidavit and Order for Dismissal" form. Then, file it as instructed by the website.
I did speak with police yesterday and they told me to let them know my decisions....
answered on Mar 9, 2017
Trust me on this - if you are being abused, do it and don't look back. Get away from the abuser at whatever cost. Leave your stuff if behind if you have to, just get yourself out of there. Things will not get better by staying in the situation you are in. Lean on a family member or friend. If... View More
my whole life went from very normal to now im not sure from day to day of my fate in 2013 my daughter said i choked her i never would harm anyone, for sure not my child. i pled guilty to as i understood to get order of protection dropped and to go home after 3 days in jail i have never been in any... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2016
Speak to a criminal defense attorney about filing a petition for post-conviction relief.
Arrested 04/2015 on 3 felony charges domestic violence. She dropped charges..state kept.
Case resolved 10/09/2015 in Pine Cty, MN.
Felonies dropped.
Convicted 1 count misdemeanor domestic violence.
Same exact charges filed again 10/10/2015 in Isanti Cty, MN.... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2016
Legal aid does not typically handle criminal cases. Have him apply for a public defender.
I Press charges toward my boyfriend for I assault/ domesticated and he had to stay in there till Monday cuz he was arrested on Friday? Can I drop da charger cuz I know later what to press charges, and he just hit me and I pass out by everything is fined they toke me to da ER da same day and I... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2016
The prosecutor makes the decision whether to drop charges. In your particular case, charges should NOT be dropped. I understand that you are facing an emotional situation, but the fact of the matter is that you deserve much better than your boyfriend. Men do not hit women. Men do not emotionally or... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2014
This will depend on the facts of the case and what his criminal history is. Please have your boyfriend call me right away to discuss his case 651.270.6484.
answered on Jul 10, 2014
If the No Contact Order if vacated then your fiancé can live with you as long as there is no other or order prohibiting him from residing at the residence.
My spouse will soon be on trial for domestic violence. In the state of MN, do I have the right to refuse to testify against my spouse in court, even in the case of domestic violence? If not, and if I still refuse testimony, what consequences would follow?
answered on Jun 3, 2011
You do not have to testify unless you have been served with a subpoena. If you have been served with one and you do not appear to testify then you could be held in contempt of court and civil and or criminal consequences may follow.
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