Can I get a restraining order on my fiance' ex girl friend that has a domestic violence restraining order on him.

My colleagues are quite correct about the issue of a restraining order. That aside, on a personal note I would like to say the five years is an...

Can my husband's charges get dropped if I don't testify?

As my colleague pointed out, you can contact the D.A. and express your desire to see the charges dropped and to let him or her know that they can...

Can I sue or prosecute for child battery 30 years later?

Since the horrific scandal involving child molestation and several Catholic priests. I know that in several states, including California, have...

As my colleagues have ably pointed out, the short answer is yes, you can. Moreover, once probation is violated, you can be sentenced to the...

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Does the state of Arizona have to give you a defense lawyer for a pretrial when the charges could lead to jail time?

Mr. Thornton is absolutely correct. In the landmark case of Gideon v. Wainwright, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that defendants facing...

What do I need to do when I am an undocumented domestic violence victim with no resource nor income?

My initial response was going to be to seek advice and counsel from legal aid and seek a visa. It sounds like you've done that. Additionally, I...

My civil case was settled and dissmissed with prejudice and now im being charges criminally does this affect my criminal case

While my colleagues are correct about the respective burdens of proof in both civil and criminal courts, and while it may appear quite reasonable...

My able colleagues have correctly pointed out that having an open container is a violation of the law and one of the terms of your probation is...

I had a very similar situation like this actually occur with one of my clients. As my colleagues have aptly pointed out, one option available to...

What to do if arrested for battery and arresting officer too me down too hard

First things first. You can go down to the local police department and attempt to file a complaint against the officer. As a former reserve...