so let me explain what led to all of this. My husband's ex didn't file their taxes from 10 years ago. $40,000 owed and IRS telling me it's all my resposibility which obviously upset me. Husband and I started arguing that morning and he said he wasn't going to the tax attorney to discuss his problem so I threw brush on bed he said it bounced and hit him and he threw it back hitting my leg. I told him to get out and he called me every name in the book and without thinking I slapped him and he called 911 and hung up they called back I was mad and said come on over. cop arrived, never asked to see my leg where brush hit, but hauled me off to jail in front of my 3 kids telling me it was all my fault. Now can't afford laywer, but make too much for court appointed. No previous record at all. Have letter from Dr. stating that I was temp off prozac because new insurance not kicking in until Jan. Husband admitting he called me some bad names and he started it. Any advice?
2007-02-05 03:54:57 · 10 answers · asked by EVI-PVT-EYE 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Plead guilty, show the judge the letter from your doctor. You will probably be sent to anger management classes and have to do some community service.
2007-02-05 04:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to show that you understand that you have a problem and you are dealing with it.
you need to try to get into some kind of therapy or anger management group meetings.
there are many free group meetings of all sorts all over the country.
it would have been much better had you done this a while ago, but better now than never.
i am completely serious with you on this.
get into some kind fo therapy - and do it now - make the calls today so you can at least have a scheduled appointment to tell the judge about - should he ask, which he may not.
it sounds like you are going to be arraigned tomorrow - if you have not already been charged. if you are being arraigned, this is the first step in a long process that will likely stretch out over months and you will likely be there for only a couple of minutes.
if you don't have an atty, you should just say so, and say that you can't afford one.
i think they will give you one, and you may need to pay part of the expense of this - but that depends on what state you are in for the specific rules of that.
you can also get a one hour free consultation from most attorneys - go online and find a legal service - some of them are very good and may be willing to work with you financially.
if you can at all do it, get an attorney, as it could make all the difference in the world.
so, get counseling for anger management and get an attorney, adn then hang on because this is going to take some time to resolve.
oh, also tell the irs about your sister in law - i'd bet they'd love to know all about it...
2007-02-05 05:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because states have tried to keep up with domestic violence, new laws have been enacted to help victims of D/V who are afraid to come forward to protect themselves against future assaults.
My suggestion is this...when you make your first appearance before the judge...it's called a "preliminary hearing"...plead "not guilty" and request a court appointed attorney since you cannot afford one yourself.
I'm sure the attorney will recommend you tell your side of the story at which time the judge will make an effort to see BOTH sides of your issue.
As for the issue with the IRS...been there done that...because your husband filed "jointly" with his ex...the IRS will come after your "joint" return. You need to contact a Income Tax specialist, one who can deal directly with the IRS on your behalf. Many times they can direct you where it will help reduce or eliminate your deficit. Most assuredly, the IRS will deduct any "return" from the overall debit until such time as the amount owed is cleared from the IRS files!
Best wishes!
2007-02-05 04:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sue the IRS for causing the problem. Well maybe the Judge will give you a break but I doubt the IRS will. Unfortunatley getting married is like buying a race horse. You have to check past performance, siblings, bloodlines and dont forget the teeth.
I think your husband will forgive you because he needs someone to pay that IRS bill
2007-02-05 04:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
relax and be your self, if its in basic terms you on trial you additionally could make up a tiny lie and tell te courtroom you didnt pay attention her say it; even nevertheless, if theres multiple witnesses that's advisable to persist with the gang so which you do not metaphorically shoot your self interior the foot. additionally, I talk from journey do not talk lower back to the decide, it gets you definitely nowhere.
2016-09-28 11:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apologize
2007-02-05 04:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by C 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
demand a lawyer. Refuse to proceed without one.
2007-02-05 04:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by Gary W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plead guilty and show some integrity.
2007-02-05 04:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advice: Don't hit the judge.
2007-02-05 03:57:48 · answer #9 · answered by This Is Not Honor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
listen to lawyer and judge and don't let your temper get out of control.
2007-02-05 03:59:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋