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What's the best way to get a jury to believe you're innocent if the alleged victim is accusing you of raping them?
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Answered on July 16, 2012
Rape is a serious charge and you need an attorney to defend you.
You do not need to prove anything. The State needs to prove your guilt beyond a...
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Is there a statue of limitations on abuse in fostercare
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Answered on March 16, 2012
The short is yes. The longer and specific answer to this question depends entirely upon the jurisdiction in which you lived at the time the abuse...
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Do we need a lawyer to get emergancy custody of my husband's son?
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Answered on March 15, 2012
1. You will need a lawyer to get temporary custody ----- it is not at all clear from your question what custody (joint ?)/visitation rights, your...
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I need help to get my child away from abusive ex husband.
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Answered on March 15, 2012
CPS clearly is not your best resource and certainly is not your only resource. It is essential to have the injuries (bruises, etc.) documented by...
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If a mother is hitting their child multiple times for no reason than would that count as abuse?
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Answered on March 14, 2012
From the perspective of the law, there has to be more to this situation than meets the eye. It certainly appears to be abuse if there is "no...
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If someone was charged with battery and dwelling assult, I was the victim. Can I drop the charges without state picking them up?
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Answered on March 14, 2012
The short answer is "NO". The reason for the answer is that you are not the charging authority. Rather you are merely a witness. You have no...
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If a minor is being abused at home, is he/she immediately put into foster care, or can he/she move in with a relative or friend?
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Answered on March 14, 2012
The Child Protective Services will determine the safest environment for the minor. There is a strong preference for relative placement if that is...
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