20 y/o youth, not married, no children, living with grandparents who had legal custody since approximately age 2 (took custody from mother who abandoned child). No problems up to this point, child is working, attending college, and now in last month has been physically attacked by grandmother. Called police at last incident because adult child […]

I live in Florida.
When my ex-husband and I got our Divorce, the judge gave him residential custody. (He could financially support our son better than I could) Since then I have given him 2 chances to prove to me that he wants to be with me. After the last time, I found out that he […]

I was the plantiff in a criminal case of assault and battery. The defendant was found guilty. I would like to file a civil case for emotional distress, how long do I have to do this? The crime happened August of 2007. A judgment for the criminal case was not made until May 2008. I […]

If I were assaulted by another female with a tennis racket and her fist. Do i need a lawyer to present my case? Douglas, GA 31533

this happened in massachusetts, a friend was falsely accused of domestic violence and it was proven false in court, however, a no trespass order was also taken out….so he has never been able to go back and get his belongings…tools, motorcycles, cherished family items, so much lost…how does he reclaim what is his? How […]

We were at a sheriff’s sponsered festival, drinking and eating. It began to rain hard so everyone took cover under the vendors tents. As the rain slowed one of the vendors became upset that soo many people were in “his” tent.(Rented) People were asked to get out. Then the vendor’s bouncer attacked my friend, pushing […]

Can you be indicted for simple battery without being arrested and charged?

What is worse in the law,simple assault or simple battery in Califorina

I live in Denver, Colorado and recently went to purchase a rifle to go hunting with my son and was denied the purchase. I contacted the CBI and was told that I was probably grandfathered in under the domestic violence act. When the domestic violence act was passed (I don’t know the exact year), […]

I just read that a man is being charged for punching a pit bull puppy. Now before you get all up in arms about animal rights, none of us no what really happened yet. If he maliciously punched the dog, then he should be punished. If however, he was defending himself, isn’t there some law […]

My ex is in jail for domestic battery and violating a restraining order. He is currently on parole. Can you tell me what he is facing and if it would be prudent for him to write the judge or tell the judge he is willing to go to anger management classes, counciling, move out of […]

Where can I find what is the statute of limitations on physical assault for a certain state, i.e. oklahooma?

I was recently charged with DV Battery in Wichita, KS and was wondering what i’m looking at to get it cleared in court. It was a false claim from my girlfriend at the time who was drunk when she called the police. I have had to get a restraining order against her as well as […]

We own a 3br home in which we rent by the room on a week to week contract. A tenant moved in a week ago with his girlfriend and in less than a week, they had several fights, one resulting in a broken window. Complaints were received from both neighbors and other tenants. Our lease […]

What are the ramifications of these charges - simple assault and disorderly conduct? Fines? Probation/Jail time? If it makes any difference, I live in TN and have no record whatsoever before this. Will I need a lawyer? Thanks.

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