How could I be charged under these circumstances and why am I hearing about it from random ambulance chasers instead of police?

That is the same reaction I would have. It may be that drugs were found with your belongings or during investigation of hat happened to you. But...

How to take restraining order off ?

There is no order against you, so you are in the clear. However, he has a retraining order from speaking with you, so continuing to work around...

What can i do to prevent this from happening

The law abhours parties undertaking self help. They would likely have to file a law suit to enforce any rights they have. So its not like...

How long does it take before a trial starts? Can they go away for life?

Given the facts described it would be expected that federal charges are not far behind. Once that happens a great deal of their assets may be...

What chance is there for appeal/ and or shortened jail time or alternatives under circumstances?

If I am reading this correctly you have already plead guilty and have started to serve your sentence. So I do not know what your question is.

Is it legal to text while in traffic with baby on board?

In addition to driving while using a cell phone charge you could be exposed to reckless endangerment.

You will have to go to court for the TRO and tell the staff that you want to drop the TRO. You will also have to go to municipal court on the...

Filling appeal

An appeal does not stay the decision. You would need to identify a legal issue that was incorrectly decided and file the notice of appeal with the...

Legal action

The judge and all litigants have immunity from suits for most argument s decisions made in court. You have no recourse that I can see especially...

What type of strategy do he need

His strategy is to first maintain his right to remain silent, plead not guilty and then retain the best lawyer he can afford. The lawyer will...