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went to jail and bonded out domestic violence. how do I get a continuance?

Answered 12 years and 5 months ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
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Appear at the court and ask the Judge for a continuance in order to obtain private counsel.  Dependeing on the judicial circuit, you may be able to call the circuit clerk's office before the court date and get a continuance without appearing at the first court date.  The prosecuting attorney is the only party who can file charges.  Your bond probably has a condition that you have no contact at all with your wife--doing so would be a vioation of your bond, and it might get revoked.  If your wife doesn't want to cooperate with the prosecution, she should call their office and let them know.  If it goes to trial, she could always invoke her marital privilege not to testify against her husband. This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.... Read Answer
Appear at the court and ask the Judge for a continuance in order to obtain private counsel.  Dependeing on the judicial circuit, you may be able... Read Answer

May I have a lawyer to represent my case?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
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The Prosecuting Attorney would technically be your attorney in your ex-boyfriend's criminal case.  Their office may have a Victim's Advocate who would protect your rights.  If you wish to sue your ex-boyfriend in a civil matter, you would need an attorney, or you might be able to file your claim in small claims court without an attorney if your damages are less than $5000. Hope this helps. Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.comThis answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.... Read Answer
The Prosecuting Attorney would technically be your attorney in your ex-boyfriend's criminal case.  Their office may have a Victim's Advocate who... Read Answer

My boyfriend and I got into a fight and it got a little physical. I ran out of the apartment and went to the neighbors where she called the cops.

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
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Your best bet would be to call the Prosecuting Attorney's office and speak to their victim's advocate to make your feelings known.  You might also want to consider signing an affidavit of non-prosecution stating that you don't want charges against your boyfriend filed and are not willing to cooperate with the prosecution. This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship. Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.com... Read Answer
Your best bet would be to call the Prosecuting Attorney's office and speak to their victim's advocate to make your feelings known.  You might... Read Answer

I'm being harassed and my life threatened. What csn I do about this?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
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You could call law enforcement.  You could also file for an ex parte order barring the individual from contacting you.  Your circuit clerk's office would have the application for the order. Thank you, Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.com This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.... Read Answer
You could call law enforcement.  You could also file for an ex parte order barring the individual from contacting you.  Your circuit... Read Answer

Lawyers.com- I have been a victim of domestic violence and need a pro bono lawyer for Sept. 13, in Springfield MO. I have been unable to find a lawyer

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Lori G. Levin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, whose website is www.mocadsv.org, lists service providers in the state of Missouri. Additionally, your personal information has now been posted on the internet as well as your legal request. That is not the best idea in any circumstance but particularly in your situation. This posting should not be considered legal advice but merely information. Furthermore, it does not constitute the beginning of an attorney-client relationship. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com... Read Answer
The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, whose website is www.mocadsv.org, lists service providers in the state of... Read Answer
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