Clearwater, Florida Domestic Violence Injunctions Attorney
A restraining order is relatively easy to initiate: a person who believes himself or herself under threat of bodily harm can sign an affidavit at their local courthouse identifying the person they feel threatened by. Once the affidavit is approved, the court will approve a restraining order to be followed up by a hearing 15 days later. If the judge believes the restraining order should be extended, the court will order the subject of the order to avoid all contact with the person who filed the protection order. While no witnesses or evidence can be presented when the affidavit is filed, you can present both at the hearing that takes place 15 days later. At the law office of Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A. I represent people facing restraining orders, and accused of violating them.
Don't wait until you're picked up on charges of violating a restraining order, or are called into court on a restraining order hearing. Protect your rights and interests - contact criminal defense lawyer Joseph Montrone, Jr. today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
The Consequences of a Domestic Violence Injunction
If a restraining order is issued against you, the law requires you to comply with the following:
- You must vacate any house or apartment shared with the person who issued the restraining order
- You must relinquish ownership of any guns
- You may not be able to contact the children, family members, or relatives of the person who filed the restraining order
- You must continue paying child support and spousal support if required to do so
- You must comply with any modifications in child custody or visitation arrangements
Violation of a D.V.I.
A restraining order allows police officers to arrest you any time there is probable cause to believe that you have violated the restraining order against you. If someone believes they saw you driving around the company parking lot of the person who filed the restraining order, the police can arrest you. If convicted, you could face jail time, a permanent criminal record, and be forced to wear an electronic monitoring device. Additionally, a conviction could impact your ability to see your children, own a firearm, or simply move about freely.
Protecting My Clients - Telling the Rest of the Story
It's not uncommon for an angry ex-spouse or girlfriend to request a restraining order simply to complicate the life of someone she wants to hurt. In divorce cases, it can be used to gain the upper hand on child custody issues and visitation rights. As your attorney, I investigate allegations of domestic violence, stalking, and threats in order to tell my client's side of the story. Working with investigators, I interview witnesses, medical doctors, and social workers to call into question the allegations of my client's accuser.
Protect your rights - contact criminal defense attorney Joseph Montrone, Jr. today to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case.
