- Jurisdiction
- California
I have a misdemeanor DV case pending against me. 48yrs old and have never been in trouble before; don't even have a parking ticket. My ex was extremely jealous, controlling, etc. Trying to be supportive and transparent gave her free access to all of my devices. She snooped, went far back, and thought she found something incriminating about cheating. Well it wasn't, and in trying to leave, she blocked the door, and in getting around her fell and struck her elbow on a dresser. She was enraged, called the police, stories...and well, here I am. But my question is this: she has befriended an ex from many years back. This ex was similar in many ways (I know...), and was arrested twice for DV against me. I never pressed charges or even attended court, so the charges were dropped. She's contacted the DA in my case and claims that I had abused her (presumably on my other ex's behalf). The incidents in question were 7 and 9 years ago. The DA prosecuting me plans to bring her to the stand and testify against me. How can this be allowed when I was the victim in both instances? Police reports reflect this. How can testimony be used against me when she is changing her story from so long ago and which goes against the police investigation? The DA is unwavering and I will not plea for something I did not do, so we are headed to trial. How will this not taint the jury, my defense, or even the legality? My luck that the only trouble I've ever been in, is where physical evidence is unnecessary and testimony is just as good. Any good advice and I would be forever in your debt.