Hi im 17/f and my ex boyfriend is 19/m. I recently charged him with stalking and he sent me threatening e-mails to kill me. I got a restraining order today and it was accepted. I hear he went to jail earlier today but now is out and has a court hearing on tuesday. I know i have to go, or its a good thing to do. His dad is a prison guard and also is going to the hearing in behalf of my ex boyfriend. Im really scared. what is going to happen? Will they make me answer questions? Its all very scary can someone please tell me whats gonna happen?
THANK YOU!
can6801 answered Saturday March 14 2009, 6:33 am: I found your question alarming and very serious.
And a great question to ask!
Fisrt I can say without question, VIOLENCE isnt right in any manor.
This young man at point was your boyfriend, if he truely cared about you, You know that its crazy for him to think of causing you harm. Right?
I am not sure what state your in however in California, for a victim to be present isnt nessasary, unless a judge says otherwise- in that youll be notified. Other wise with the restraining order you are protected- A judge signed it.
Either way Most likely the District Attorney will fight for whats right.
You can also get more certain info by contacting the district attorney's office in your area, or the police station even- they will at least point you in the correct direction.
If you are to scared, you can always have a close friend or family member go, and see what the judge has to say.
I'd go and show my face to make sure he knows your not playing games, and are very serious that you will not put up with his abuse. Bring some one with you. There's no way he can hurt you from jail.
Standing up for whats right is very impowering, and also shows other people that they need not be afraid of whats right.
I hope you feel alittle better, I know its seems like a lot. It will pass.
Good luck to you, and please stay strong! [ can6801's advice column | Ask can6801 A Question ]
xoTeresaxo answered Saturday March 14 2009, 5:35 am: They're almost definately going to ask you questions as to why you put a restraining order on him unless there's just some way that you can tell them that you don't really feel comfertable being in court with him, but I wouldn't be too worried about it since you do have the restraining order against him.As long as you have that then he'll probably be to scared to come back around for the fear of going back to jail. Good Luck :) [ xoTeresaxo's advice column | Ask xoTeresaxo A Question ]
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