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Chris The Lawyer, Expert
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Chris The Lawyer, Expert
This could be a problem as it is the 3rd offence. With restorative justice and perhaps a psychiatric report you could avoid a jail sentence
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
The key would be your wife's views on sentence and explaining if you are getting medical treatment
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
You will need an experienced criminal lawyer-do you have one as yet?
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
You can dispute the facts, but as you acknowledge the protection order will not help your position. So an early guilty plea, and the support of your wife may keep you out of jail. Do you need a referral to a local lawyer?
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
What city/suburb?
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
Would you like criminal legal aid-you could try the Public Defender in Manukau for that
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
I hope it works out
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
Glad to help