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I have been getting beat and verbally abused for years by him. I was arrested 3 times because he called in as the abused and I was protecting myself from me extensive injury. My charges were dropped. I lived with him the whole time even though I was legally not allowed in his home. Until last... View More 
answered on Nov 17, 2022
I suggest hiring an attorney or getting one appointed to ensure that that does not happen.
I was a victim of aggravated assault, the grand jury indicted him with two counts, one aggravated assault by strangulation the second aggravated assault with serious body injuries. I have not been going to all the hearings as I am terrified of seeing him.
I did have to testify and that was... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2022
That is usually the deadline for Defendant to enter into an agreed upon guilty plea to a crime and an agreed Sentence. Otherwise a Trial Date is set.
He gotten charged with domestic (tiny scratch) & vandalism for breaking the phone he bought me. Should I speak with A DA or no ? I don’t want any chargers or anything done on him. What should I do to help with process ?
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answered on Nov 10, 2022
Domestic Assault is more serious than some Felonies. Defendant needs an attorney now. This is a public forum. Do not talk to anyone but his lawyer.
At the time of arrested he was in severe psychosis. This never happened before. He has schizophrenia. I don't know if that has been considered. But when we called.for help the day of the crime, law enforcement denied assistance to mental health crisis. 2 hours later it became a crime.... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2022
Husband needs a competent attorney now. You all have not handled this correctly and have played into the domestic violence army's hand. Lawyer needs to prepare for a Preliminary Hearing, and you all need to not talk to anyone.
After the choking incident, the very next night in fact, there was another incident. He was not arrested or held the mandated 8 hours. Is the police department negligent in this case?
answered on Nov 4, 2022
Depends on a wide variety of factors. The hold is a mandatory 12 hours.
I was supposed to receive payment at a certain time only the other victim received payment
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answered on Nov 4, 2022
Call the Court Clerk and inquire as to what is going on. It does sound like they forgot you. Have the Docket Number and Defendant's name handy. You could also call the DA that prosecuted the Case.
He should not be charged with aggravated assault I was mad and said things that weren’t true and wrote things on statement that wasn’t true. I want him out of jail and back with me
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answered on Oct 24, 2022
Hire an attorney to represent and advise you. Defendant definitely needs an attorney also. That is a serious charge with permanent consequences. Do not talk to anyone else about this, especially the State.
BTW she filed them at the police station bc I have had no contact with her whatsoever and she is not allowed on my property but they came looking for me at my house.
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answered on Sep 26, 2022
Misdemeanors must be instituted within 1 year of the incident. Most Felonies must be initiated within various numbers of years.
I bite her and she made all my nails bleed because I had acrylics on but campus police couldn’t determine who started the fight so they took both of us to jail and we got charged with domestic violence this is my first offense of any kind with the police will the case get dismissed or will I... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2022
Those are serious charges, worse than some Felonies. Hire an attorney to get it Diverted, Dismissed and Expunged. Jail is the least of your worries if you are convicted.
he has priors but it was domestic violence and was exponged from his record.
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answered on Aug 29, 2022
If he is found not guilty, then no Sentence applies. That is a serious charge, worst than some felonies. He needs a competent attorney now.
She took our child and moved out of state for another guy. In desperate need of wanting a single bit of information or form of contact, I reached out to her family members, friends, and I emailed her as well. Yes we have exchanged mean argumentative emails however I just wanted to know the... View More
Could it be that they charge with a felony although it’s in general sessions court
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answered on Jul 20, 2022
If anything happened, then it will not be a False Report. Defendant needs a lawyer to prepare for a thorough Preliminary Hearing. That Charge is serious and no guilty plea should be entered. 95% of all criminal charges start in Sessions, and if not disposed, are sent to the Grand Jury.
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answered on Jun 17, 2022
Usually a Bond Condition will prohibit interaction with the alleged victim.
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answered on Jun 14, 2022
If a Conviction, no. You should have known this prior to pleading to a crime worse than many Felonies. But check your final disposition on the Warrant/Judgment. Consult with a competent attorney, not like the one you had, and find out about legal weapons.
And what happens to the report ? How long does it stay on file?
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answered on May 19, 2022
If no Arrest Warrant nor Indictment is issued, then no criminal charge is ever made. Incident Reports for the various LEO agencies may stay on file at the department forever. The Report is not a criminal charge itself. The alleged offender is never charged with an offense.
I called the police to supervise while I got my stuff and left after a fight with my boyfriend. I failed to mention the part where I attacked him verbally and threw something at him. He choked me for a few seconds and there were scratch marks. I also had a black eye from his elbow. I said it had... View More
answered on May 10, 2022
Once charges have been pressed it is up to the district attorney. If you are subpoenaed you need to appear in court.
Daughter called police and we both filed dv reports against each other, now there is a no contact order but we live together. Usually our schedules match up where we don't come in contact with each other but when I arrived home he was there and called the police saying he was there 1st so I... View More
answered on May 4, 2022
That is NOT true. Hire an attorney immediately before you pick up a new charge.
In 1996 I later went on to marry him due to being pregnant with my parents consent. I also had to drop out of school. I was 17 by now.
In 2004 and 3 children, I finally got the courage to divorce him.
There is alot more to this monster.
However, before I go further, I just... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2022
No, outside of possible child support.
I am bipolar and was not in my right mind at the time of incident nor the reporting. I am now stable. The one being charged had an evaluation and does not remember the incident and has been found to have PTSD that he is working on. I will not testify and there is no evidence or witnesses. I have... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2022
This is a public forum, so do not state any more facts here. Hire an attorney to explain your legal duties and the consequences for failure. It is the State's case not yours.
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answered on Mar 21, 2022
Not illegal and happens all the time.
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