Restraining Order Defense Louisiana

Summary

User in Louisiana is facing a potential restraining order from her sister, who alleges harassment. The user has text messages and a witness to support her defense. The sister has a pending child abuse case, and the user has reported threats from the sister to the police. The user is seeking legal advice on how to proceed.

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My sister place hands on my nephew and I made a report the police officer and now she's talking about getting a restraining order on me
What state are you currently residing in, LaShon? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Louisiana
What is the age of your nephew? In Louisiana, child abuse is a serious crime and can be reported to Child Protective Services.
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What is the nature of the restraining order your sister is trying to get against you?

In Louisiana, restraining orders are typically granted for reasons of harassment or threats.
Saying I'm harassing her and I lied and I have a witness when it happen
What evidence do you have to support your claim that you're not harassing her? In Louisiana, evidence plays a crucial role in restraining order cases.
I have texts messages saying I reached out to her when the police came looking for her and police record number
What is the content of the text messages you have? In Louisiana, text messages can be used as evidence in court.
She called me block saying she's was gonna get one on me
What is the exact content of the threatening message your sister sent you? This could be crucial evidence in your case.
It was a voicemail saying she was gonna get a restraining order and I have a text saying her boyfriend knows my address and I can't run
What actions have you taken since receiving these threats? In Louisiana, threats can be considered harassment and may be grounds for a protective order.
I called the police and I have a police report
What is the police report number and the name of the police station where you filed the report?
*.* Shreveport police department
What is the date and time of the incident you reported to the Shreveport police department?
July * *
What was the response of the Shreveport police department when you reported the incident?
To avoid her and they will take care of it
What actions have the Shreveport police department taken since you reported the incident?
She went to jail for beating her son she made bond now she's talking about getting a restraining order on me saying I lied and I didn't her son told the police what happen too
What is the current status of the child abuse case against your sister?
Pending
What is the case number for the child abuse case against your sister?
2023KS07504
What is the name of your sister's attorney, if she has one?
Kethley raye E
What is the name of your attorney, if you have one?
I don't have one
Would you like assistance in finding a lawyer to represent you in this case?
Yes please
What is your budget for legal representation?
I don't have a budget I jus have questions what to do cause she has court September * *
What specific questions do you have about what to do before her court date?
Can she get a restraining order on me if I have a witness and texts showing I told her about her son and the police brought him to me before she got bailed out
What is the nature of the relationship between your witness and your sister? This could impact the credibility of the witness in court.
My daughter is her niece
And my daughter is * and she brought him to her house when the police brought him to me and next he comes back saying his mom and her boyfriend place hands on him
What actions did your daughter take when your nephew reported the incident to her?
She brought him to me and I called the police due to the marks on his body and they took pictures of it and he said he was abuse
What is the current status of your nephew? Is he safe and away from his mother?
When she bailed out CPS said take him back to the house he's up there with her and she saying my nephew said I was lying but he told the police what happen to him
What actions has CPS taken since your sister bailed out and your nephew was returned to her?
I have no updates jus a court date she has to go too
What is the court date and what is the nature of the hearing?
The court date is September *,* and it's says trial
What is the name of the court where the trial will be held?
City court in Shreveport Louisiana
What is the name of the judge presiding over the trial?
Emily Merchie
What is the exact address of the City Court in Shreveport, Louisiana where the trial will be held?