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California Restraining Orders - How They Can Affect You

By Walin & Klarich

The consequences of having a California restraining order granted against you are severe. If a restraining order is filed against you, it is of the utmost importance to retain the services of a qualified restraining order attorney in California to make sure that the restraining order against you is not granted. If you do not hire an attorney, it is much more likely that the restraining order will be granted against you which could result in one or all of the following devastating consequences: The restraining order will likely be filed with the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System which means if a law enforcement officer stops you, the restraining order will show up on your record for up to 5 years. If you willfully and knowingly violate the restraining order, you could face up to $10,000 in fines and possible jail time...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on February 11, 2009 (boomark / email).