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I had a case down stairs that got dismiss it went up stairs i need a reasonable lawyer and a good one to help me

Answered 7 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Not sure what county charge is pending in so call me and we can talk.
Not sure what county charge is pending in so call me and we can talk.

I have a a domestic violence charge and I go to court later. I have no criminal history at all. What should I expect in court?

Answered 7 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Probably probation with requirement to attend domestic violence classes.
Probably probation with requirement to attend domestic violence classes.

what can i do to help my boyfriends charges for domestic assault against me be lowered or subbed for counseling?

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Just talk to the DA and tell him/her what you would like done.
Just talk to the DA and tell him/her what you would like done.

Aggravated assault, aggravated burglary,vandalism under 1000

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Your refusal to testify can result in you being held in contempt of court and held until you testify.
Your refusal to testify can result in you being held in contempt of court and held until you testify.

My ex is on probation for attacking me she called downtown and told them that attacked her now have a warrant out for my arrest should I do

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
I would suggest that you turn yourself in on the warrant. After that, you need to hire an attorney and follow his/her advice.
I would suggest that you turn yourself in on the warrant. After that, you need to hire an attorney and follow his/her advice.

Looking for attorney my son was beat by police Officer's

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
You need to go to lawyers.com to find an attorney in walker county, ga for your son.
You need to go to lawyers.com to find an attorney in walker county, ga for your son.

What would you be charged for the second offense of domestic violence with falsifying a police report

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Yes it is her fault if she lied to the police.
Yes it is her fault if she lied to the police.

Such i get lawyer

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Yes you should hire an attorney or ask the court to appoint one for you.
Yes you should hire an attorney or ask the court to appoint one for you.

my husband was charged with aggravated assault/strangulation but i do not want to press charges will the state still prosecute him

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
The state is the prosecutor in every criminal case. You can not decide whether to prosecute or not. You can make your feeling known to the district attorney but it is up to them to decide whether to prosecute or not.
The state is the prosecutor in every criminal case. You can not decide whether to prosecute or not. You can make your feeling known to the district... Read More

If I completed pre-trial diversion for domestic assault, can I purchase a firearm?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
I would suggest that you call the department of safety hand gun  permit division to find out what is going on.
I would suggest that you call the department of safety hand gun  permit division to find out what is going on.

My name is charles. I just move to ripley tn with my wife and kids 6/18/18. Me and my wife had a small fight nothing serious and argument.

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
You need to get an attorney to represent you and ask that attorney the questions.
You need to get an attorney to represent you and ask that attorney the questions.

Ex plead guilty to (2)dom. Assaults, harassment, and violation of bond restrictions. In Tn, do dom assaults stay on your record permanently?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
As a general rule it should stay on his record for life.
As a general rule it should stay on his record for life.

I have all my papers done and noterised sent him his certified he signed for them but won't send them back he has id this is a domesticandphysicalcase

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
There is no question in your description.
There is no question in your description.

I have been married 9 years and 7 years have included domestic violence,mental,physical and i kepr taking him back. He is an alcholic and i cant take

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Each lawyer charges different fees. You will have to reach out to individual attorneys to ask them what they charge.
Each lawyer charges different fees. You will have to reach out to individual attorneys to ask them what they charge.

Relationship over. harassing calls. Unwanted visits to my home. Lashing out at me at my job. How do I get this person to move on and leave me alone?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
If he has threatened you then you can go get a Order of Protection; other than that, I have no other advice.
If he has threatened you then you can go get a Order of Protection; other than that, I have no other advice.

Would I be in violation of my COR if I contact the other persons job to make sure they called out before releasing my child to him for the night.

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Sorry, I can not answer that question.
Sorry, I can not answer that question.

My estranged husband (Petitioner) filed an Ex parte OOP on me. He has violated. How can I file violation as respondent? (Memphis)

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Go to the court to ask for the order of protection.
Go to the court to ask for the order of protection.

I was charge with a domestic charge about 4 years ago. I was falsely accused of hitting my ex husband with a metal pole in the face several times.

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Tennessee has a law that allows you to expunge certain convictions. It is to difficult to explain in this forum but you might want to consult with an attorney to find out the conditions upon which it can be expunged.
Tennessee has a law that allows you to expunge certain convictions. It is to difficult to explain in this forum but you might want to consult with an... Read More

My friend was accused of domestic abuse and has bonded out of jail. He can't go back to his home untiL 7/10. He works from home. Help.

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Have him call me and I will see if I can help him.
Have him call me and I will see if I can help him.

Can an order of protection be permanent

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
An order of protection is only good for one year but can be renewed every year if there is a factual basis for extending it.
An order of protection is only good for one year but can be renewed every year if there is a factual basis for extending it.

Can i go to jail as well?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
Since you were defending yourself and your children and he was trespassing, I would think that he would have a hard time getting a warrant against you.
Since you were defending yourself and your children and he was trespassing, I would think that he would have a hard time getting a warrant against... Read More

Can an assualt/attempted rape victim press charges after a month has gone by since the attack?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
It is not to late. Go to the police as soon as possible.
It is not to late. Go to the police as soon as possible.

What will happen if my boyfriend isn't served with the temporary restraining order?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
There is nothing that you can do.
There is nothing that you can do.

How can I drop assault charges on my boyfriend after I have been given a temporary order of protection and he now has an arrest warrant. Is there any

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
You can not drop the assualt charges because the State of Tennessee is the prosecutor. I agree that he needs help but dropping the charges is not going to help him. Putting him on probations and making treatment a part of the probation is what he needs.
You can not drop the assualt charges because the State of Tennessee is the prosecutor. I agree that he needs help but dropping the charges is not... Read More

I was assaulted & need someone to get a restraining order as I fear for my life! Is there a pro bono lawyer who would do this?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Domestic Violence
You don't need an attorney to get an order of protection. Just go to the police department and they will tell you how to get an order of protection.
You don't need an attorney to get an order of protection. Just go to the police department and they will tell you how to get an order of protection.
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