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Can I seek help for domestic violence (abusive emails from my wife from outside USA) and I am in CA, USA on student Visa OPT ?
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Answered on July 30, 2015
You cannot get a restraining order unless she is in the United States. You would have to be able to serve her and get her in court.
You do...
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Likely sentence for misdemeanor corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant and 2 counts of child abuse and endangerment
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Answered on July 15, 2015
The technical answer is that each misdemeanor can be punished by a maximum of one year in jail plus probation with various terms of probation. The...
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Domestic violence with children
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Answered on July 15, 2015
I am not sure what you mean by "domestic violence with children." There is a charge of child endangerment. This charge is sometimes charged when...
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How long do I have after to file a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
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Answered on July 15, 2015
Yes you can still apply for a restraining order but you should not wait another day. The older it gets the less likely it is you will get a...
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I am a witness to the defense in a disturbing the peace charge.i am being subpoenaed by the DA. The cops perjured my statement.
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Answered on July 15, 2015
You should contact your friend's attorney. You need to be interviewed and give a thorough statement about what happened and also to correct the...
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Who can legally serve a defendant Service papers regarding a DV TRO?
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Answered on July 14, 2015
Any person over 18 and who is not a party to the action can legally serve a defendant. That person has to fill out the proof of service paperwork...
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My vawa case is pending. Can I apply for cash-aid without SSN?
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Answered on July 14, 2015
I think you do need a SSN. You should call the victim advocate who was assigned to your case. The victim advocate usually works for the district...
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Would a judge agree to a no negative contact order?
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Answered on July 14, 2015
It would be very difficult to get the order modified in they way you are suggesting. In a criminal case, however, a Judge can force a defendant...
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How do I get my name cleared after successfully defending against a wrongful domestic violence accusation?
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Answered on July 14, 2015
If you are talking about a criminal case there is a way to get it off of your record. It is called a motion for a finding of factual innocence. ...
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No contact order
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Answered on July 13, 2015
Your boyfriend can get in trouble for having a conversation with you or having contact with you in any way. It doesn't matter who calls who. If...
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