Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

i've been served with a domestic violence temporary order.there has never been any police contact or medical treatment.she's lied about us being engaged,not living together,because she get housing.completely lied bout the abuse on her daughter n claimed ive been abusing drugs when she's the one smoking marijuana in front of her 4yo now 5 yo daughter. i can't afford an attorney to defend myself.this will cost me my future employment,3 to 5 yrs of looking over my shoulder,and be on my record.what should i do?


Asked on 11/12/10, 9:06 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

Get prepared to to argue at the next hearing so the temporary order does not become a 3 year order. Bring witnesses to show you are not violent.

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Answered on 11/17/10, 9:25 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Hire an attorney, whether you can afford it or not, timely file Opposition pleadings and supporting declarations, attend the hearing and testify along with witnesses that corroborate your defenses and story. If the RO is made permanent, you lose your firearms rights, and employers will view you similarly to a felon.

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Answered on 11/17/10, 11:10 am


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