The term "dismissed" is a legal term of art, meaning the prosecutor dismissed the charges as opposed to you going to trial and being found not...

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It is not clear from your question whether your friend is facing domestic violence charges, or has already been convicted. In most states, a...

25 years ago, I was charged for domestic violence. Is there any way of removing it from my record?

Yes. Each state has different and specific rules for which crimes can be removed from a record and how to go about doing so. I would suggest you...

My boyfriend has a felony warrant for assault to a family member & is turning himself in. About how long will he be in jail ?

Without knowing more about your situation it is difficult to answer your question. Depending on the jurisdiction and the judge, a case can get...

I want to know how to drop charges on my husband, for a domestic assult?

Although I am not familiar with the specific law under which your husband is charged, many prosecutors will not allow a victim of a crime to decide...

Ive been victim of Domestic Violence,what are the possibilities that i have to acquiring my Permanent Residency?

You must discuss this with your immigration attorney. He or she will be able to help you answer your question regarding your residency. Although...

Can I file any charges against her?

Yes, there are two separate routes you can pursue. First, you can hire an attorney to help you attempt to get a personal protection order (ppo). ...

It is difficult to answer this question without having a lot more information. PPO's can be issued "ex parte" (wthout the Respondent present) or...

My mother in law filed a false ppo against me and my husband my husband was incarcerated for 11 days charged with domestic

Unfortunately, it is too easy for a false ppo to be issued. In Michigan, an individual can ask for an immediate ppo "ex parte" (meaning without...

Why would defendant request a jury trial for a 2nd deg, assault charge? The background of this case is below. What's his angle?

First, the son of a judge should never be allowed to practice in front of his father. The prosecutor should immediately file a motion to recuse...