Domestic Violence?

There are resources available to help you escape this situation. Call the national domestic violence hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or chat online at...

Technically no, effectively yes. No, because a restraining order is issued in a civil case like a divorce and an EPO is issued by a magistrate...

If the case was never indicted, he automatically becomes eligible for expunction three years after the alleged date of the crime. He could become...

What will happen if my case of Family Violence was put on a trail and I don’t have a lawyer?

Representing yourself is such a bad idea that even trained attorneys don't do it. You should hire a local criminal defense attorney or at least...

You will become eligible for expunction two* years after the date of the incident. It is possible to seek an earlier expunction if the prosecutor...

A restraining order is not an option unless there is a pending civil lawsuit between you and the other party, and it would expire upon completion...

Family member came to my house an assaulted me .. I pressed charges but the detective said it was a mural fight after talking tt

You could attempt an end-run around law enforcement by going in person to the District Attorney's office in the county where this happened and...

Can my girlfriend/common law wife? throw me out of the house.

If she claims to be the victim of Family/Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking, she could apply for a Protective Order that would evict you,...

If a girl hit me 3 times and i hit her back is it illegal?

If the incident has already been reported to police, there may be a warrant for your arrest. It is also possible that a detective is reviewing the...

Will I face charges on a violation of bond if I am not charged with the initial charge of domestic violence??

It is a LOT easier for government prosecutors to prove a criminal charge of Violation of Protective Order than it is from them to prove Assault. ...