Can I press charges against my boyfriend for  battery (domestic violence)?
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You have to do something, you can press charges by aking help from organizations that deals with this. They will give you free lawyer, counselling, etc. After he's in jail, forget about him and the hurting experiences, move on girl, you deserve more than him and you should be happy.You are still lucky because he showed his true colors and you're not married yet and without kids. Trust me, it's like hell!\nBe happy girl, you'll find someone who will respect and love you all the way! Best regards!
285249
As long as u didnt lie about anything.but depending on the state your in the state can press the charges instead of you.
33142
LMAO at the previous answer!\n\nSeriously, if you are into a mess like that, I think you should get your stoned butt off the computer and on the the phone with a lawyer and on the phone with a rehab place or something.  \n\nBut in regards to your boyfriend, honey I am sure you can do a lot better with someone that WON'T have a criminal record and doesn't do that crap.\n\n\n*I mean YOU as a general term.
233872
Violating a restraining order is a crime either way. If there is violence involved then you broke two laws. Viol. restraining order AND assaut and battery.
52718
Had the same situation happen to me.  I broke up a fight and was charged with battery.\n\nEverything was dropped once sanity was restored though.  As long as you didn't bash anybody too severely and backed off as soon as things were stopped you should be good.
869712
You need to leave, taking your son with you. If your s.o.'s prior domestic violence was severe enough to land him in jail, you and your son are in danger! But I think you know that. You need to go to your version of the Family Court and apply for an ex parte Protection from Abuse order to start with. If it is approved, this could give you temporary custody of your son and even possibly give you possession of your place of residence (depending on a lot of situations, of course.)\n\nOnce you have done this, get in touch with your version of the Legal Aid Society. They should be able to advise you about the legality of the recordings you have and help you at no charge. Also, check out the Domestic Violence Center. If you have nobody you can live with until this comes to a full hearing, they may be able to find you a safe shelter.\n\nOnce you go to a final hearing, if you get a FULL Protection from Abuse order, you can try for custody. You MUST try to do this, despite the threats. If you don't, you KNOW there will be more trouble and possible violence. If you DO this, you will at least have SOME chance that things will get better and you will have what you want and need.\n\nPlease -- take care -- but get help soon!
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The only folks that can prosecute criminals are your local law enforcement agency and the district attorney.\n\nIf you'd like to see them potentially prosecuted, you'll need to file a police report with the local law enforcement agency (local to where the crime happened).  It is up to the district attorney to determine whether the person involved will be prosecuted (based on the amount and quality of the evidence, details of the incident, etc.)\n\nThe longer you wait, the less credibility you typically have (especially since there are no independant witnesses).  If you want to file a police report, do it as soon as possible after the incident.  You may be asked to explain any delay in reporting the crime.  \n\nIn the future, the best thing to do for similar situations  is to get to somewhere safe as quickly as possible and call 9-1-1 to report the crime to the police.  If this person was, in fact, drunk, the police are going to want to start looking for them immediately and get them off the road before they actually hurt someone.\n\n---===---\n\nIn response to your edit... why are you letting your boyfriend tell you what to do?  If you want to report it to the police, then report it - you're as much a victim as he is.\n\nObviously, the fact that you are posting this question on Yahoo Answers tells me that you eventually found somewhere safe.  As soon as you get somewhere safe, you call the police.  Somewhere safe can be your home, a place with lots of people, a police station, a fire station, etc.  \n\nIf you report this to the police, something "may" or "may not" happen.  If you don't report it to the police, I guarantee that nothing will happen.  You need to decide for yourself what you want to do.
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Domestic Abuse was originated for the purpose of protecting women from abusive men. It was inttended for good but unfortunatley to many women abuse it in order to bias the courts in custody cases and all to often to get revenge. Almost always the courts will side with the plantiff even without any type of proof. I think this is outrageous and there should be a law to siignificatley punish anyone found to be abusing this law. If you are the person filing the charges then I request you be honest and fair. If you are the defendant bieng charge then I strongly suggest you seek a good attorney, however do no rely on them to get to the truth. You must do the research, get you witness, and document, document EVERYTHING, sorry to say if you are a male and charged with such a crime you are more likly than not to be convicted. I am a women myself and find it appalling than when it comes to most custody or divorce cases the so called equal rights ammendant does not count. Good luck to you whether you are the plantiff or the defendant. Remeber in the end truth may not be on your side with the law but will forever be God will prevaill your case if you tell the truth
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1st degree assault & battery
864883
Why?  Has your boyfriend been beating you?  If you want to get rid of the evidence, there isn't much you can do in a short period of time.  Hell of a lot easier to get rid of the cause.  That will only take about 30 seconds.
969033
He has got to take it like a man and just let her beat on him for a while. If not, then its off to jail he goes. Here is a tip for the next time, DON'T TOUCH HER!!
370584
Is it to the point where you can call the police to get a restraining order? And if so, have you done that yet? Some people do think they are outside of the law, and ignore such "orders". The police, sometimes, will say "well, if he hasn't DONE ANYTHING, then we can't charge him..etc", which is totally ridiculous, what are they waiting for? Something horrible to happen before they realize that something needs to be done?\nIf you CAN'T obtain a restraining order because of such reason as stated above you need to do some things to keep yourself safe, and to SHOW to the police.\nFirst of all, put 911 on #1 of your speed-dial of your phone. Second, keep a journal on EVERYTHING he does - phone-calls, exactly what he says, if he shows up at your house, mark down the day, time, exactly what he says, or does etc. TELL HIM IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS THAT HE IS NO LONGER WELCOME AND CANNOT JUST SHOW UP AT YOUR HOME, OR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, OR CALL YOU OR BOTHER YOU AGAIN! If you are REALLY scared of physical harm, go to a Safe House (Home for Abused Women), and call the police from there, or call the police and ask them to TAKE YOU THERE! \nGood luck, and God Bless You. I hope soon you feel safe and secure in your home!
477906
Okay, forget what you should do this weekend. Wondering whether or not you should hang out with your girls isn't what you should be worried about. If your boyfriend is violent then you need to get out of that relationship. There is no excuse for a man to lay a hand on you. Tell someone you trust what's happening. Break up with this guy. Keep someone around you at all times in case he tries something. If there's physical evidence then go to the police. Just get out before it's too late and you end up in a hospital or ditch somewhere.
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Assault is to threaten another with harm, or to cause someone to feel that they will be harmed by your actions. When you intentionally or recklessly cause harm to another you have committed battery. Battery also includes offensive contact. You do not have to harm someone to have committed battery. When you threaten to beat someone up you are assaulting them. When you actually beat them up you are committing battery. When you threaten to spit on someone you are assaulting them. When you spit on someone you are committing a battery. When you threaten to touch them against their wishes you are assaulting them. When you actually touch them against their wishes you have committed battery.\n\nThere are also degrees of battery and of assault. You can committ assault, and/or battery without it being a crime. But you also can committ the crimes of assault, battery and assault and battery. I hope this helps...
216861
I know not the laws of India but would assume you contact your local police, as anywhere else. I'm curious as to why you're so concerned about "exposing" yourself, however. Do you feel personally threatened? Are the police likely to name you as the complainant? Can you not make the complaint anonymously?\n\nYou must do as you think best, of course, and it's easy for me to sit here and advise you. But sometimes in life we have to stand and be counted, do we not? In this instance, who is looking out for the safety and welfare of the battered wife? It is clear by your question that this abuse is troubling you. Please act!
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Leave him, chances are you will be next This is how alot of domestice violence begins. \n\nBut call a family member and plan it ahead of time.
487992
from my experience, he is in contempt of court by not following the judges orders.  this is pretty devious but it was done to me and it worked wonders...have an order of protection put on him and request custody of your daughter.  order of protection are much more than a restraining order.  police action will be taken anytime you request.  of course all you have to do is tell your lawyer or just go to the special victims unit and that you feel your life is in danger or has been threatened.  he will be screwed.  it still haunts me.  police used to call my cell phone and ask we i was at the moment.  all because she said i drove by the house.  none of what she told the police was true, and it didn't matter.  that order of protection sucks.  anytime he violates it, automatic 10 days in jail.  its dirty but its one way to stick it to him.  good luck.  oh, and there was no investigation to see if she was even telling the truth.  they just issued it and enforced it.