First-Time Restraining Order Violations: What You Need to Know
First-Time Restraining Order Violations: What You Need to Know When a court issues a restraining order, it carries the full weight of legal enforcement. Violating that order—even for the first time—can result in serious criminal charges that may lead to jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. Understanding the legal framework surrounding restraining order violations and the potential consequences is crucial for anyone facing these charges. Our experienced criminal…
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We Can Help You Get Your Restraining Order Dismissed
We Can Help You Get Your Restraining Order Dismissed Why is it Important to Defend Against a Restraining Order? An important reason to defend yourself against a restraining order charge is that it can remain in effect for many years. This long duration can significantly impact your personal and professional life. Furthermore, if the other party contacts law enforcement after the restraining order is granted you could face serious legal consequences,…
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Domestic Violence Restraining Orders | PC 273.6 Explained
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders | PC 273.6 Explained Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects many individuals and families across the world. In the state of California, domestic violence is defined as abuse or threats of abuse against an intimate partner, such as a spouse or ex-spouse, cohabitant, or someone with whom the abuser has had a dating relationship. This can also include abuse against a child or elderly…
Read MorePenalties For Violating A Restraining Order In California
Penalties For Violating A Restraining Order A restraining order is a legal document issued by the court to protect a person from potential harm or domestic violence. The main purpose of a restraining order is to prevent contact and maintain distance between the parties involved. But what happens if you violate a restraining order in California? Well, violating any court orders, including restraining orders, can result in serious consequences and…
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Parris v. Christopher: How To Successfully Defend Yourself If You Are Facing A Domestic Violence Restraining Order Court Case
Parris v. Christopher: Defending Against Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases A domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) is a type of restraining order issued to protect people, property, or pets. A DVRO is typically issued against a romantic partner, but it can also be issued against a family member. Having a DVRO issued against you can be a burden. A simple argument can escalade into a restraining order. However, in order…
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Why Should I Hire Wallin & Klarich If I Have Been Served With A Restraining Order?
Why Should I Hire Wallin & Klarich If I Have Been Served With A Restraining Order? If you have been served with a restraining order, it is imperative that you hire Wallin & Klarich to represent you. A restraining order can involve both civil and criminal action. You will need to go to court and testify against the petitioner of the protective order in front of a judge. This can…
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Who Is Eligible to File For a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and What Is the Process Like?
Who Is Eligible to File For a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and What Is the Process Like? Domestic violence restraining orders may be filed by married or registered domestic partners, spouses, significant others, former spouses and significant others, and cohabitants. Children who are 12 years of age or older can file a restraining order on their own. Domestic violence restraining orders may also be filed by someone else on…
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What Is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
What Is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order? Under California law, a restraining order can be issued by a judge in order to prevent unlawful conduct under certain circumstances. A common court-issued restraining order is a domestic violence restraining order. This type of restraining order is usually issued against family members and other members of the household; however, it can be issued against anyone who is threatening violence or the…
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AB 61 – Employers, Coworkers, Employees, & Teachers Can Now Petition to Take Your Guns Away in California
AB 61 - Employers, Coworkers, Employees, & Teachers Can Now Petition to Take Your Guns Away in California Previous Law for a GVRO Existing law authorizes a court to issue an ex parte gun violence restraining order (GVRO) prohibiting the subject of the petition from having in their custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving, or attempting to purchase or receive, a firearm or ammunition. However it must be…
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Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
Civil Harassment Restraining Orders A Civil Harassment Restraining Order (CHRO) is a court order that helps to protect people from violence, threats of violence, serious harassment or stalking. It applies to strangers and people outside your immediate family or dating history. If you are related to the person harassing you, or if they are your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, ex-husband, ex-wife, ex-boyfriend, or ex-girlfriend, the law classifies such problems as…
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