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Is it possible to fight a restraining order?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mr. Jonathan Hackworth   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
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it is absolutely possible to defend against one. We have handled many of these matters. Good Luck
it is absolutely possible to defend against one. We have handled many of these matters. Good Luck

Can I get domestic violence charges dropped off of my daughters record?

Answered 13 years ago by Mr. Charles D. Scott (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
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If you want to drop charges you should contact the State Attorneys office in your county and ask to speak with the Assistant State Attorney handling the case against your daughter. You should ask the Assistant State Attorney if you can come in to their office and sign a "request not to prosecute". The decision to prosecute is up the the state attorney and not dictated by victims of crime. However a signed request not to prosecute may get the charges dropped, it wont hurt to try.... Read Answer
If you want to drop charges you should contact the State Attorneys office in your county and ask to speak with the Assistant State Attorney handling... Read Answer

my boyfriend has a warrant because he headbutt me and im 5 months pregnant. i want to drop the charges. please tell me what to do

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Charles D. Scott (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
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The decision to file charges or drop charges rests with the State Attorney.  If there is evidence of a crime the State Attorney has a duty to prosecute the case, even if the victim recants.  Often a victim of domestic violence will ask to have charges dropped, but the State Attorney is careful not to drop charges too quickly as the victim may be threatened by the accused to drop the charges. This is a situation where the tail does not wag the dog, meaning victims do not make decisions to file charges, this is at the discretion of the State Attorney. With that said, you can contact the State Attorney in your county and ask to sign a request not to prosecute. The State Attorney may or may not go along with your request but that is what you would have to do if you want to get the charges dropped. As for his being on probation, he is going to face a violation of probation or VOP due to being arrested while on probation, and it wont matter if he is guilty or not, the VOP will be based upon simply being arrested while on probation.... Read Answer
The decision to file charges or drop charges rests with the State Attorney.  If there is evidence of a crime the State Attorney has a duty to... Read Answer

What happens if neither the petitioner not respondent show up to an injunction hearing? Do they drop the restraining order?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Mr. Charles D. Scott (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
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Normally if neither party shows up for an injunction hearing the court will dismiss the injunction. 
Normally if neither party shows up for an injunction hearing the court will dismiss the injunction. 

If I get asked if I have been convicted for a misdemeanor. would i answer yes or no ?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Mr. Charles D. Scott (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
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If the charge was dropped by the State Attorney filing a nolle pros, then you can truthfully state that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor. However if the question is "have you ever been charged with a criminal offense" you would have to say yes.
If the charge was dropped by the State Attorney filing a nolle pros, then you can truthfully state that you have not been convicted of a misdemeanor.... Read Answer

no contact order

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Erskine Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
it depends upon the underlying action in which the no contact order was entered. Was it part of the criminal proceeding? Was it part of an action to obtain an injunction against domestic violence? Is a grounded in some other action? You should speak to a lawyer.
it depends upon the underlying action in which the no contact order was entered. Was it part of the criminal proceeding? Was it part of an action to... Read Answer

husband is an attorney having a affair with neighbor

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Erskine Rogers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
just because your husband is an attorney, doesn't mean that other lawyers will not represent you. Lawyers get divorced pretty much like everybody else.   You can always start with lawyers.com.  Martindale Hubbell is respected and useful in picking out several lawyers who are suitable. You can then meet those attorneys personally and find the one that is the best fit for you. Good luck  ... Read Answer
just because your husband is an attorney, doesn't mean that other lawyers will not represent you. Lawyers get divorced pretty much like everybody... Read Answer
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