Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

i am 8 months pregnant and about 2 weeks i was arrested because i scratched my boyfriend. In the police report however he lied and said i did other things to him. i was arrested for domestic violence. the argument began the night before because he pushed me from some stairs thankfuly i was able to regain my balance and not fall. i bailed out of jail sunday and beganing monday he began to harrass and call me. i went to the police and placed a restraing order against him. the last time i he left me a voice mail he said if i didnt answer he was going to come to my house or go press charges against me. i was wondering what will happen when i go to court in june? will i be able to take this off my record?


Asked on 4/22/11, 10:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

This is not a quick answer over the Internet situation. You need to find a local criminal defense attorney that routinely practices in the court where your case is pending.

There are just too many issues to go into in this forum. False allegations, a controlling boyfriend, self defense... The list goes on and on.

Find an attorney and sit down with them to discuss. In the mean time, have absolutely NO contact with your ex.

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Answered on 4/23/11, 12:06 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

No attorney can predict the outcome, nor even give an intelligent opinion, without reviewing and knowing all the charges, facts, evidence, documents, reports, testimony, etc. However, effective plea-bargaining, using whatever legal defenses, facts and sympathies there may be, could possibly keep you out of jail, or at least dramatically reduce it, depending upon all the facts and evidence. If serious about hiring counsel, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 4/25/11, 11:20 am


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