Do I need a lawyer for a pretrial hearing on a domestic violence matter?
You should definitely consider hiring an attorney. You are dealing with a very serious matter and should be well armed. If funds are tight, ask…
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What is the difference between domestic violence and civil harassment?
Domestic violence cases are often confused with civil harassment cases. Civil harassment occurs when one person annoys, harasses, injures, or threatens another person. However, a civil harassment case does not have to meet the relationship test established for domestic violence. Domestic violence cases can often be more volatile than civil harassment cases. Because of the special relationship between the parties, a domestic violence case often results in greater harm caused by one person against the other.
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The prosecutor, not the alleged victim of the domestic abuse, makes the call whether to dismiss charges of domestic violence, but may listen to the…
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