Self defense is reasonable force to protect self or property. If this is more than a hypothetical question, you should set up an appointment to...

What can i do to not proceed with domestic violence accusations.

Once a police report is taken, the police will take the matter to the district attorney, and if rejected, to the city attorney to see about filing...

Appropriate sentencing?

You should be asking the attorney who represented you in the case. Looking at the sections, which involve prior strikes, we do not know if there...

If this is a domestic violence restraining order, a temporary restraining order is granted or denied when the initial papers are filed. The matter...

Can I sue a mediator for failing to disclose conflicts of interests and bias which he knew was present prior to the case?

Your post contains one of the problems. You allowed him to be the mediator. He did not hold a gun to your head, and although his words may have...

Does domestic partner have rights to home I purchased and are paying on my own?

You should really meet with an attorney experienced in both real estate and family law to best answer your question. There is just not enough...

Tomorrow i have a hearing where the judge has revoked my probation for purposes of retaining jurisdiction. does that mean..

The judge will decide what will happen with the violation. A lot depends on what the underlying offense was, how serious the violation is, and if...

Can I file a lawsuit?

I am reclassifying this to personal injury so that you get more responses. If you required medical attention, you should consult with an...

I should have posted a clearer question, but thank you to the lawyers who did respond to my most current question. To be clearer

He should definitely have an attorney to represent him before he enters a plea. If he cannot afford to hire a private criminal defense attorney,...

Can I be arrested?

You are just asking for trouble. Of course they know it is you, since they went to your friend's house and she was cited and the arrested someone...