Question: As a victim of repeated DV battery/kidnap/theft/stalking over 2 years with 18 incidents and 2 in court now, do I need an attorney? His attorney seems to have convinced my prosecutor of questioning my credibility. Many people have mentioned getting an attorney but I can't find one for "victims". Are there any special circumstances also that would make attorney's fees something covered through restitution etc in criminal cases? Lastly, how long is a court case alloewd to be given continuance, resets, and appearance excused's before the offender actually has to show up once (regardless of the attorney always being there?) And isn't there some statute on how long the rest of the criminal defense tactics can go on while making me wait and being threatened burglarized etc every week?

Answer: You most certainly can hire an attorney to represent you. The attorney's first job is to procure a TPO, to make sure that you are not molested by the defendant. If you are molested while a TPO is in place the defendant will be jailed for aggravated stalking, and not given a bond. I have represented victims in the past. Feel free to contact me. Fees may be covered by restitution, but attorneys require their money up-front.

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