Penalties 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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10 Ways You Can Violate a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
10 Ways You Can Violate a Domestic Violence Restraining Order People involved in domestic disputes often need court orders to resolve their differences. In cases of reported abuse, the court has the power to impose a restraining order against the alleged abuser. A restraining order is designed to protect victims of physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse. If you have been accused of domestic violence in Southern California, you must…
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Gun Violence Restraining Orders in California Aim to Curb Mass Shootings
Gun Violence Restraining Orders in California Aim to Curb Mass Shootings Southern California has had a harsh time recently. At a time when we should have been celebrating the holidays, we faced the San Bernardino shooting and bomb threats against schools in Los Angeles. California’s lawmakers, who already had passed a law aimed at preventing acts of mass violence, are now examining whether the law should go further. The law,…
Read MoreI Am Being Accused of Violating a Restraining Order – PC 273.6
I Am Being Accused of Violating a Restraining Order – PC 273.6 A restraining order is a court order that forbids you from contacting any individual protected under the order and from visiting a specified location. In criminal law cases, restraining orders are typically issued to protect a victim of physical violence or threats of harm. California severely punishes the violation of a restraining order. If you face a restraining…
Read MoreViolation Of Restraining Order Cases In California And New Ways To Defend Against Them
Violation Of Restraining Order Cases In California And New Ways To Defend Against Them Restraining and protective orders (PC 527.6 and 527.9) are court orders prohibiting you from having any contact (or having violent contact) with another person, or from visiting a certain location. Typically, someone could have a restraining order granted against you if there is some kind of fear that person could be subject to physical violence or threats…
Read MoreYou Can Be Sent to Jail for Violating a Restraining Order (California Penal Code Section 273.6)
You Can Be Sent to Jail for Violating a Restraining Order (California Penal Code Section 273.6) To protect victims from physical abuse, stalking, intimidation and harassment, the court issues restraining orders or criminal protective orders. These orders forbid you from making any contact with the alleged victim. This includes text messages, emails and phone calls. If you have been issued a restraining order, it is very important that you make…
Read MorePunishment for Second Violation of a Restraining Order – PC 273.6
Punishment for Second Violation of a Restraining Order – PC 273.6 California Penal Code section 273.6 makes it a crime to intentionally or knowingly violate a restraining order that has been placed against you. If you violate a restraining order once, you may face severe consequences; but if you violate a restraining order for a second time, the consequences only get worse. For this reason, it is important that you…
Read MoreI violated my criminal protective order and restraining order in Orange County, what consequences am I facing?
I violated my criminal protective order and restraining order in Orange County, what consequences am I facing? The fact that you are charged with the violation of a criminal protective order and a restraining order in Orange County does not mean that you are guilty of a violation. There are a number of defenses that can be raised by your lawyer that can lead to the dismissal of all charges! A conviction…
Read MoreA criminal protective order is justified only if there is good cause to believe there is an attempt to intimate a witness or victim – Penal Code section 136.2
A criminal protective order is justified only if there is good cause to believe there is an attempt to intimate a witness or victim – Penal Code section 136.2 It was recently reported that the California Court of Appeal held that the issuance of a criminal protective order must be based on good cause to believe that the defendant may attempt to intimidate or dissuade a witness or victim. Michael…
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