My wife had me arrested for domestic violence. She felt guilty for lying and wrote the DA telling the truth. She wouldn't testify because she said they'd arrest her for lying. She demanded certain items and $20k. I gave some of the items but no money. Mad, she tld authorities I was threatening her to testify. She called asking about 1 of the items and I said no not till she tells the truth. She screamed I choked her. I begged her to tell the truth and said she could have the property item she wanted. She said she wanted nothing. Later, she told me she and the authorities recorded me trying to bribe her. The domestic violence charge was dropped but now my wife has a victims advocate lawyer and is pursuing further charges against me. I think the lawyer was supplied to her by some watch group. What do I do?
Optional Information: Country relating to Question: United States State (if USA): California Already Tried: Contacted a criminal lawyer and he says I can't do anything till I'm arrested again. I have caught 3 vehicles staking out my house for the last 2 months (binoculars, cameras, etc.. All hours.
Welcome and thank you for your question!I am sorry to learn of your experience. Please clarify: have you since been contacted by law enforcement to answer any questions on this matter?
Not yet but my wife's attorney is a revenge type, ex-prosecutor for victim's of domestic crimes attorney. She works with the local authorities to right the wrongs of so-called victims. Now I wish I had gone to the authorities and told them what my wife was doing.
Thank you.The information given to you by the other attorney is correct. If you have not been contacted by law enforcement, there is nothing to do.Further, if you were contacted by law enforcement, the only thing you should do is invoke your right to remain silent and then call your lawyer.I don't think any other charges are being pursued. I think she's just messing with your mind. The DA already dropped the charges once. She won't admit it but she has credibility issues and the DA isn't going to waste time and resources on a loosey-goosey character who's singing different songs when it suits her when the DA has to prove their case to a jury "beyond a reasonable doubt."At this juncture, just steer clear of her. She's nothing but trouble and you don't need the hassle.It has been my pleasure to assist you today with your information needs. It is my goal that you are satisfied. No expert can promise you an answer that is favorable to your circumstances. But I will do my very best to explain the legal principles that are related to the facts you’ve described so that you can better understand the “why” of things. What are your options now?If you wish to continue this conversation, click on the Continue Conversation link. If you are satisfied that I have answered your question, then please rate the answer with a four or a five so that I receive credit for assisting you. Positive ratings are the only way I receive credit for assisting you today.IF you feel the need to click either "Helped a little" or "I expected more," then do not rate me (not yet, anyway!). Instead, reply to me using the REPLY or CONTINUE CONVERSATION button. Specify what additional information you need and I will be happy to continue further and do everything I can to provide you with the service you seek. Thanks, ~~ J.B.
What about the stakeout vehicles? 1 actually followed me to the park and pretended to have engine trouble to watch me. Her recording, I believe was real because only us 2 knew I did not choke her and she would not have said it unless someone else was listening. Are there any proactive things I can do?
So long as the vehicles are on public streets, no action can be taken. There is no invasion of privacy or anything like that.Proactively, you can stop all contact with her and personally mind your Ps and Qs. Feel free to go out to those vehicles and shake their hand. Say "hi". Thank them for the 24/7 protection they're giving you and go about your business.You may think I'm joking but I'm not. Don't be afraid of them. You have nothing to be afraid of.What are your options now?If you wish to continue this conversation, click on the Continue Conversation link. If you are satisfied that I have answered your question, then please rate the answer with a four or a five so that I receive credit for assisting you. Positive ratings are the only way I receive credit for assisting you today.IF you feel the need to click either "Helped a little" or "I expected more," then do not rate me (not yet, anyway!). Instead, reply to me using the REPLY or CONTINUE CONVERSATION button. Specify what additional information you need and I will be happy to continue further and do everything I can to provide you with the service you seek. Thanks, ~~ J.B.
Right after the vehicles showed up someone downloaded keylogger spyware onto my computer. It took 2 weeks to get it off. It showed up again 1 week ago. If this was nothing and her lawyer were not working with some agency (her ex-DA position in the same county as I was charged) who has authority to tap or monitor my activities, why the coincidence? And, all I get to do now is watch my Ps and Qs for months, maybe years if her attorney is being paid for by some watch group my wife lied to?
No one has the authority to install that without a court order or your consent. Anyone who does it, without a court order or your consent, is committing a crime.I trust you've changed your door locks.What are your options now?If you wish to continue this conversation, click on the Continue Conversation link. If you are satisfied that I have answered your question, then please rate the answer with a four or a five so that I receive credit for assisting you. Positive ratings are the only way I receive credit for assisting you today.IF you feel the need to click either "Helped a little" or "I expected more," then do not rate me (not yet, anyway!). Instead, reply to me using the REPLY or CONTINUE CONVERSATION button. Specify what additional information you need and I will be happy to continue further and do everything I can to provide you with the service you seek. Thanks, ~~ J.B.
Thats what I'm saying. If a court allowed this lawyer, via the watch group authority of claim, to put the keylogger on my computer...is there nothing I can do except be careful till they assumedly go away?
Coincidently, i took my phone into Verizon because it had static and was echoing. When they rebooted it they said it looked like it had spyware on it.
A judge would not allow a lawyer to do that. A judge would only allow law enforcement to do it via a search warrant.It has been my pleasure to assist you today with your information needs. It is my goal that you are satisfied. No expert can promise you an answer that is favorable to your circumstances. But I will do my very best to explain the legal principles that are related to the facts you’ve described so that you can better understand the “why” of things. What are your options now?If you wish to continue this conversation, click on the Continue Conversation link. If you are satisfied that I have answered your question, then please rate the answer with a four or a five so that I receive credit for assisting you. Positive ratings are the only way I receive credit for assisting you today.IF you feel the need to click either "Helped a little" or "I expected more," then do not rate me (not yet, anyway!). Instead, reply to me using the REPLY or CONTINUE CONVERSATION button. Specify what additional information you need and I will be happy to continue further and do everything I can to provide you with the service you seek. Thanks, ~~ J.B.
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