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Jan 2021 - mother and I got into a physical altercation and mother pressed charges
March 2021 - mother and I made amends and sought therapy. She requested to drop the charges.
October 2021 - my mother wrote a letter to the court explaining her side and why she didnt want to... Read more »

More info is needed.
The victim is not mom but rather the state of California.
It is up to the DA to decide to drop the charges and not prosecute.
Get a good criminal lawyer or ask for the PD. A good lawyer can do wonders with these facts ...especially if this is your only... Read more »

More info is needed.
What was instrument?...sentence?..when?
On Probation?
Any other record?
This stemmed from a denied emergent hearing that ended up with a set court date. The accusation stems from an old charge that was dismissed in exchange for probation and the probation has ended.
This is out of jealousy because the children love him and my ex wants him out of their lives.... Read more »

A judge has wide latitude to order almost anything when children are involved. You are not a trained attorney. You do not know the Court Rules, Rules of Evidence, case law, nor are you trained how to handle a legal case, especially if litigation is involved. However, if you do not retain counsel,... Read more »
My son was involved in an accident at work where he gashed his forehead that required internal stitches and 10 more on outside to close. His company told him he could not get medical treatment until he signed some paper,not sure what was on it,and it took them over an hour to get him to... Read more »

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. I'm very sorry for your son's injury and the ordeal it caused your family. As a starting point, you could reach out to attorneys to look into what justified that type of delay. In terms of applicable law -... Read more »
You responded to my question, but with the wrong information. It wasn't my father who passed, my parents have been dead for years. My problem is... my BROTHER,has nothing in public records where it would be if there was a will or if this was being handled properly.
I realize you people... Read more »

… hello - please forgive me … could you explain your situation again? … I would be more than happy to help …
John
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