It depends on the Judge and the District Attorney. Depending if this is his first time; what the offense was that violated the PFA, and many other...

You likely will be able to get a continuance. Best way would be to show up for the hearing and indicate to the Judge that you need time to find an...

Can I sue for someone lying to get me arrested?

Can you sue? Sure. Will you be successful? No one can guarantee that. Talk to an attorney in your area to review all the facts to see what if...

I have a PFA against my ex bf. we have been talking on and off for months can I get into trouble?

You cannot be held to be in violation of the PFA. The PFA only limits the Defendant. The fact that you have been talking, even if it is your...

Should we continue with PFA again ex wife

The attorney you met with knows more than the little you can post here on the website. So if the local attorney suggested it, you can either follow...

I have a pfa against my son's father I made a report but I do not want to testify but I was served personally can I use my fifth

If you have a PFA against this guy, why protect him? The District Attorney can subpoena you to testify, but they can't actually force you to say...

Will the defendant of a final protection of abuse be present at the court date? Can you give me more information about it?

You need to talk to your attorney rather than seeking free advise on a site like this. However, yes, the Defendant will be there. Generally it is...

A PFA is not criminal case, so it does not show up on any criminal background checks. After 30 days, if that is the period of the PFA, then the...

Your question is a little confusing. Are you asking if the Defendant (the one the PFA is against) can contact the individual who sought and...

How do you get your gun rights restored after a domestic violence?

Likely the reason for the refusal to return the guns is through the national firearms act, which states an order for domestic violence prohibits...