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Domestic Violence charges

I had argument with my wife back in august of 07, the cops came and arrested me for BREACH OF PEACE 2ND DEG & INTERFERE WITH OFFCR/RESISTING,, they let me out on promise to appear, upon my release the judge issued a protective order, should not get in trouble anymore, had me take 9 weeks of Anger Manager class, and appear back in court in October. In Mar I had another fight with my wife call the, cop they came out but did not do any arrest. 2 month after the fight I�m now finding out that my wife complaint to the Police Department about mishandling of the situation, so they came out took a statement from her and now I hear, they are waiting for the prosecutor and judge to sign off and issue an arrest warrant for me, can you please help in what to do and what will happen to me. Also in these cases how much can they set a bond and what are the penalties of violating a protective order


Asked on 5/30/08, 12:27 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: Domestic Violence charges

You should retain a competent criminal defense attorney ASAP.The violation of the OAP becomes very serious perhaps more so than the original charges.Please contact my office to scheduale a consultation.

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Answered on 6/01/08, 11:29 am
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: Domestic Violence charges

Generally, issues of violation of a protective order are more serious than the charge itself. If i were you I would primarily either hire an attorney ASAP to handle your previous case, and possible new case, and then attempt to have an arrest warrant stopped before it is issued - and if it is issued protect you to the point where bail would not be major issue at all...

My office would be happy to give you a free phone consultation to further discuss this matter, and if you feel you need further representation we would be prepared to take this case on

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Answered on 5/30/08, 2:05 pm
Christopher Hoyt The Law Offices of Christopher W. Hoyt

Re: Domestic Violence charges

You should hire an attorney ASAP. Do not wait for the police to arrest you. Do not make any statements without speaking with an attorney first. Please feel free to contact my office if we may be of any assistance.

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Answered on 5/30/08, 2:19 pm


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