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Restraining Order - When You Need to Feel Safe

By Steven Rodriguez

Restraining orders are court orders signed by a judge that prohibit one person from contacting, annoying or harassing another. There are two legal sides to restraining orders: people who need restraining orders to protect themselves or their families from threat and abuse, and people who are served with restraining orders and must defend themselves. Today, we’ll focus on how to file a restraining order to keep yourself safe. On Wednesday, we’ll discuss what to do if you are served with a restraining order. California law offers four types of restraining orders, explains expert Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Stephen Rodriguez, who helps clients on both sides of restraining order law. Emergency Protective Order (EPO). Issued by law enforcement officers to protect domestic violence victims, EPOs are valid for 5 days, providing temporary protection while victims seek permanent measures...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on July 20, 2009 (boomark / email).