Contact A Tulsa Protective Order Defense Attorney if Served With a Protective Order
A protective order is often called a restraining order because it restrains a person from engaging in a particular set of actions, usually prohibiting all contact and attempted contact between a victim and an alleged abuser. In addition to preventing contact, a protective order prevents stalking, harassment and the like.
If a protective order is issued against you, you may not contact the victim. You may not call, text, email, or make contact on any social media. You cannot write or have friends or relatives make the contact on your behalf.
Emergency protective orders can be useful when a relationship is troubled. It can give a couple time to cool off and think rationally.
But emergency temporary protective orders are easy to obtain and can be used to gain an advantage in a divorce proceeding, particularly with regard to child custody issues. If you have been served with a temporary restraining order, do not ignore it and do not try to contact the victim to try to explain your position. Instead, contact a Tulsa protective order defense attorney as soon as possible to determine your rights and the consequences of this type of restraining order and a permanent restraining order.
Call the Divorce of Tulsa Law Office today for a free initial consultation at 918-924-5526.
Protective Orders: Things You Want to Know
Emergency protective orders are most often issued on what is called, an ex parte basis. That means that the person who is to be restrained is not present in court at the time the order is issued. These orders are temporary and will expire within a short time.
Because these orders are most often issued without the knowledge of the person being restrained, your first knowledge that a protective order has been issued against you will most likely not be until an officer serves you with the temporary restraining order. This can be an unpleasant and embarrassing surprise when it happens.
If this happens to you, make sure that you contact your Tulsa protective order defense attorney as soon as possible, both to gain a clear understanding of the parameters of the order and to see what options are available to you regarding the issuance of a permanent restraining order against you.
If a permanent order is entered, it may be years before the order expires. Before a permanent order can be issued, the court will want to have a full hearing. This is your opportunity to tell the court your side of the story. Make sure you are represented by an experienced Tulsa protective order defense attorney at the hearing. Your Tulsa protective order defense attorney can help you present your case in the most effective way possible.
Having a permanent protective order issued against you can have adverse consequences on your ability to hold a professional license, on the right to own firearms for hunting, and on future employment prospects. Finally, even an inadvertent violation of a protective order can result in criminal charges. The first one will most likely be adjudicated as a misdemeanor, but subsequent violations will be treated as felonies resulting in jail time.
If you have violated a protective order, it is imperative that you contact an attorney to avoid jail time. We can help. Call now.
Get a Free Consultation With a Tulsa Protective Order Defense Attorney
If you’ve been served with a restraining order, get the help you need to understand its parameters. Read it carefully and make sure to follow all of the courts orders contained in it. You can always reach out for help by contacting a Tulsa protective order defense attorney to determine how to get the order lifted.
Attend all court dates, and if you have any questions, bring them to your attorney.
For a no cost consultation with a Tulsa protective order defense attorney, call the Divorce of Tulsa Law Office today. Even if a hearing is already scheduled, call today and let’s see if we can get the hearing rescheduled to provide you time to think through and mount a defense.
Bring your questions and concerns and let’s work together. Call the Divorce of Tulsa Law Office today for a free initial consultation at 918-924-5526.
