The victim employs lawyers. but they are organizations who also protect and represent the victim.
Re apply for the case. You can seek for the case to be revisited.
The court will record the fact the victim did not turn up for a domestic violence case and it will be up to the victim's lawyer to decide what is next. Sometimes the victim of abuse feels threatened by her abuser or has been threatened to drop the case against the abuser.
Domestic violence can lead to many serious casualties, which may even lead to the death of the victim. The victim may be very disturbed both mentally and physically. A victim who is very disturbed must with the help of someone who they trust must visit the nearest police station. Or meet a lawyer who is well versed in such a matter. You can meet Siddhartha Shah & Associates or call them on 093222 86663.
In domestic violence court is like most normal courts. The case will be heared, the evidence examined, victim interviewed, and depending on the severity a restraining order will be issued.
Yes this can happen. Especially in serious case of domestic violence.
It depends on if their is a domestic violence situation or case, in which, it would be pretty good to mention. But if their is no domestic violence involved, then there would be no reason to mention it.
Depending on the circumstances of the case it may be possible to have a domestic violence misdemeanor expunged from your record. In California a domestic violence allegation can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.
no
They most certainly cannot do so. It would be a conflict of interest.
The period of charge is dependent on the type of domestic violence. But the serious the case, the longer the charge.
when the case is filed in the court you have to testify the charges against the abuser and the onus is on you to prove it.
Only if you or your attorney can work out a plea deal with the prosecutor's office.