[Triiooman]

Ah. In that case, it makes sense. Now, if only AS could actually get one, he'd have something to do...

[RCQDnMp5]

Yeah it is.

What is the legal definition of domestic violence in Pennsylvania?

This section defines abuse for the purposes of getting a protection from abuse order.

Abuse is the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between family or household members.

1. Attempting to cause or causing (with or without a deadly weapon):

+ Bodily injury

+ Rape

+ Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (oral sex, anal sex, vaginal or anal penetration with a foreign object performed under force or the threat of force, or while unconscious)*

+ Sexual assault

+ Aggravated indecent assault (vaginal or anal penetration with a finger or other body part under force or threat of force, or while unconscious)**

+ Indecent assault (touching a person’s intimate parts for the purposes of arousal without consent, under force or threat of force, or while the person is unconscious),*** or

+ Incest

2. Placing another in reasonable fear of immediate serious bodily injury ;
3. False imprisonment;
4. Physical or sexual abuse of a child; or
5. Engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts toward another person, including following the person, under circumstances which place the person in reasonable fear of bodily injury. In other words, stalking or harassment that makes you afraid of bodily injury.****

What is a Protection from Abuse Order (PFA)?

A protection from abuse order is a paper that is signed by a judge and tells the abuser to stop the abuse or face serious legal consequences. It offers civil legal protection from domestic violence to both female and male victims.
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back to topWhat types of Protection from Abuse Orders are there? How long do they last?

In PA, there are a few different types of protection from abuse orders (“PFA”). The type of PFA you may initially get depends on whether the judge believes you need protection or not.

Emergency order
If you need immediate protection when the courts are closed (such as on a weekend, late night or holiday), you can call your local police department or 911. They will tell you which magisterial district judge is on-call that night, and provide you with the telephone number where you can reach her or him. If the judge thinks you are in immediate danger, s/he may grant you an emergency order.* An emergency order will only last until the next business day. An emergency order is designed to give you protection until a court opens and you have a chance to ask for an ex parte temporary PFA. If you do not go to court on the next business day to apply for an ex parte temporary PFA, your emergency order will expire.**

Ex parte temporary PFA
When you ask the court for a PFA, a judge will give you an ex parte temporary PFA if s/he finds that you or your minor children are in danger of further domestic abuse and need immediate protection. "Ex parte" means that the judge will make this decision based only on the information you provide, without the abuser being in court. This temporary order will last until your full court hearing for the final PFA where the abuser has an opportunity to testify and present evidence. A hearing is usually scheduled within 10 business days. If the abuser has a gun or weapon, be sure to tell this to the judge when applying for your ex parte temporary PFA so that the judge can order the weapon to be immediately turned over to the sheriff.***

Final PFA
After a hearing in which you both have an opportunity to tell your side of the story through your testimony, evidence, and witnesses, a judge can grant you a final protection from abuse order (PFA). A final PFA lasts up to 3 years and can be extended under certain circumstances.**** To read more about how you can extend a final PFA, see How do I extend my Protection from Abuse Order?


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[dXI9XFOA]

If there's anything cops love, it would be ****ing a deranged stripper Police love their vices, and having awful relationships is one of them. The first day at the academy they told us that there were three things that can get you fired: Property, Money (part-times), and women.

And for straight female cops, you would have to replace "women" with "men" as one of the three things.

[addyta.org]

They do exist, Ozzy

[gettoblaster]

Son, there are many things in the world that you may not be aware of.

[RooxiaNof]

Funny stuff.

[Qynvtlur]

Are you retarded Albert?

You should have listened to Timexwatch.

Who are they going to believe, their daughter or you?

[gettoblaster]

My advice to Speer:

[Michael-jeckson2]

I think you're worrying to much. Forget about her, move on, stay out of her life. If she calls you, hang up. If she talks to you in person, walk away.

[quedry36]

I'm unemployed.

[timgillmoreeztf]

I'm unemployed.

Fortunately for you, we've got lawyers here who will work for sexual favours.

PM Darius. He got me out of a vehicular manslaughter charge in Nebraska with only a fine for reckless driving.

[Bondjrno]

No. Why would I make this up? To what end?

[Agrisalia]

Well I called her family to inform them that she is threatening me. They basically don't believe me . . .

What a shock.

[pedFlicle]

You told her grandma she was a stripping slut who was threatening you?

I'm sorry Speer, but jesus christ...

[AffipgyncDync]

I have a friend of a friend whom is an acquaintance of mine who is an attorney and I know a couple guys from high school who are in law school (my father is a lawyer too but he's overseas).

What exactly do you think I should get a lawyer for? I sort of know people but I'd rather not involve them if I don't have to.

[Dynasty]

I have a friend of a friend whom is an acquaintance of mine who is an attorney and I know a couple guys from high school who are in law school (my father is a lawyer too but he's overseas).

What exactly do you think I should get a lawyer for? I sort of know people but I'd rather not involve them if I don't have to.

Get a lawyer to cover your ****ing ass. Look back at what Timex told you. Basically, you have quite a potential shitstorm arrayed against you that can be triggered with a sentence from her. A lawyer will know how to guard against that. Are you still in Philly? If so, PM me.

[pipitous]

Maybe he just didn't want syphilis.