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I just moved here and had no insurance so I couldn't get my mental health medications including an anti psychotic ive been on 20 years. I was in a psychosis and my mom called 911 to try to get me to a psychiatric hospital and I grabbed the phone and hung up. I then held her down on the bed... View More 
answered on Jan 16, 2025
Hey Man, that is a fairly complicated question. The issue of addressing mental health is more popular; however, it is slowly coming around.
The answer will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The District Attorney will have your case before them. Nobody knows what type of plea... View More
I have completed all my courses/classes required. I have completed probation. The protection order I had is no longer active. It has been almost 2 years since my original conviction. I have been off of all probationary periods and protection orders for almost a year. I was convicted in Colorado and... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
Were you convicted of a crime? If so, you have a firearm disability. If only a restraining order was involved, then when the order expires, no disability then exists. If a criminal conviction is involved, contact a CO attorney to see if expungement is possible.
I was never arrested or charged for any crimes. The order says:
restrained from contacting the Petitioner, by email, text message, telephone, postal mail, or any other means. It is further ORDERED that the Respondent, shall be, and hereby is, restrained from coming about the Petitioner. It... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2024
That sounds like an order of protection. Whatever it is, read it verbatim. Usually there is a firearm disability for the duration of the order.
I got a civil agreed restraining order in Knoxville tn in 2017 and I’m wondering if it restricts my right to own guns. I was never charged with any crime or arrested. I had a x girlfriend who got mad at me and filed a order of protection and I was a kid and didn’t know what to do so I got an... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
You will have to read the complete OP verbatim. They usually restrict firearm possession, but not always. However rarely are they extended past 1 year from the Order's entry. Yours is probably expired and of no effect. Why did your lawyer not tell you about any firearm restrictions?... View More
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answered on Nov 6, 2024
Yes
But the father has has lost parental rights in two occasions 2009 and 2011 from his still married wife but one of those children he knew wasn't his but the state took them all 4 but when I found out my sister was dead the police made me leave her with neighbor but because I wouldn't give... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister and the difficulties you're facing right now. It sounds like you're going through an incredibly stressful and complex situation, especially with the care of your niece and the complications surrounding your mother's and... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
Yes ... Hire a lawyer to represent you on how to stay out of Court and trouble. It is delicate.
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answered on Aug 30, 2024
No... Subject matter jurisdiction will be the State where the crime occurred.
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answered on Aug 30, 2024
Hire a competent attorney. Do not plead guilty except with diversion. DA is worst than some felonies, so trial may be necessary. Leave victim alone.
I believe the no contact order is too hash and not in the best interest of my family. I have been left to support (physically, emotionally and financially) our minor and disabled kids on my own. The police took it too far and even photographed existing scars as part of the assault.
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answered on Jul 15, 2024
File a Motion to Modify the Order with the issuing Court. Defendant will also need to be served.
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
I doubt attempted strangulation is a crime in Tennessee. But most likely a maximum of 8 years from the strangulation incident would be the SOL for a charging instrument to be issued or returned.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Many times until the SOL has run.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Yes it is good so far. But when the victim testifies at the grand jury, you will get indicted. Be ready to hire an attorney, and do not talk about this incident.
Protection order violation. Arrested, was homeless due to this false allegation. When out of jail I was not provided a court date and never was sent a summons or information on my next court date. The protection order was dropped due no one showing in court. However the violation was picked up by... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
Hire a TN attorney to take you to Court, probably off the Docket. If possible, get it dismissed.
Will it show up on a background check for K1visa?
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
It should have been expunged in the Court in which the charge was before. Call the Court Clerk and ask about your docket number. If not expunged, do it now.
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
DA is a serious charge worst than some felonies. Boyfriend needs a good attorney who knows how to handle this case so it gets dismissed and you do not go to jail. He should not plead to anything short of diversion, and prepare for trial with you as the victim/witness.
In danger from abuser. And can testify to tht themselves.
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answered on Feb 29, 2024
Not sure of what you are asking. I suggest the person charged with a crime hire an attorney as DA is worst than some felonies, for life. The victims need to keep their mouths shut . There are alot of bureaucrats and LEOs that make their living off this kind of thing.
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answered on Feb 11, 2024
You will need to hire a TN attorney and let him guide you. This is a public forum.
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
No, but the GAL will report bad things about you to Court.
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
What is your question? It sounds like either an aggravated assault or justifiable self defense.
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