Is it ok to hit a girl if she hits you first?

This isn't the playground in elementary school where you get a free hit-back. Under most self-defense defenses, you are allowed to use reasonable...

You should speak to a criminal attorney about the facts. Some states (like Virginia) do charge anyone who forces another to engage in intercourse...

So my boyfriend has been charged with rape but did not rape her because she wanted it from him, can any charge to her be done?

I can't tell from your question if she old enough to give consent. If she's not of legal age to consent to sexual activity, it doesn't matter what...

Do I need to go to court

If you don't go to court, you may be arrested and put in jail for contempt.

How do i drop the charges against my husband on a serious dosmetic assault?

You can't. Once you called the police, you lost any control over the charges. The prosecutor has the sole authority to pursue the charges or drop...

Can i file a protective in Va for something that happened in NC?

Perhaps, but it's doubtful the Virginia judge will issue the order against someone who lives in NC, unless that person comes to VA and begins to...

When a restraining order includes children when the order is void do all courts orders go back to affect?

I'm going to take a stab at understanding your question.... When the restraining order expires in February 2013, does the current custody order,...

A restraining order is a civil matter; violation of a restraining order is usually a criminal matter.

What is the probabilty of jail time for a class 1 misdemeanor of failing to register a dangerous dog?

Registering at this point may be considered a mitigating factor in terms of sentencing, but ultimately any sentence, including jail time, is...

What is the punishment for assault and battery, first offense, when I've never been in trouble before

Domestic assault is a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $2500 fine. Contact an attorney about your case. You may be...