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Restraining Order Attorney

A restraining order is a legal order for one party to stay away from another party. A restraining order is a special form of injunction and, under Florida law, may also be referred to as an injunction against domestic violence.

A restraining order has significant implications beyond simply not being able to see the person protected by the restraining order. Your right to bear arms may also be affected by the restraining order and your rights in a divorce and custody situation can also be affected. As such, if someone has made false accusations leading to a restraining order, you need to get help from an experienced West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney. The lawyers at Musca Law have helped countless residents of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Jupiter or other areas in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach to fight against restraining orders or to defend against accusations that a restraining order has been violated.

Restraining Order Defense in West Palm Beach

Please contact Musca Law immediately to meet with an experienced West Palm Beach restraining order attorney during a free case consultation. As licensed attorneys we are well aware of your legal rights in both state and federal court. A lawyer at our firm can aggressively fight for your legal rights against both law enforcement and prosecutors in an attempt to gain a case win. Musca Law represents any type of restraining orders case in South, Southwest and Southeast, Florida.

Types of Restraining Orders:

  • Emergency Protective Order (EPO)
  • Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)
  • Criminal Protective Order (“No contact” order)
  • Civil Harassment Restraining Order (CHO)


Restraining Orders in the State of Florida

In the state of Florida, a person may obtain a civil restraining order by going to court and proving that he or she is in imminent danger of mental or physical harm. This type of civil restraining order is separate from any criminal charges and no criminal charges may ever be filed. A restraining order or “no contact” order may also be issued by the criminal court when certain offenses such as stalking or domestic violence occur.

Restraining orders may either be temporary (TRO) or may be permanent depending upon the situation. In certain instances, they may also be granted on an emergency basis if there is sufficient evidence of imminent danger. The burden of proof necessary to get a restraining order on either a temporary or a permanent basis is much more limited than the burden of proof required in a criminal case, and there is minimal due process required before someone is able to obtain a restraining order.

Unfortunately, this makes it very difficult to fight against a restraining order. You do, however, have some options including proving that the accusations made against you were false or arguing that there was insufficient evidence to grant the restraining order.  An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you to explore the different options available to you in order to fight a restraining order you believe is unfair.

When a restraining order is in place, a violation of its terms is a misdemeanor criminal offense that can lead to further consequences including jail time and other penalties. If you have been accused of violating a restraining order, the criminal defense attorneys at Musca Law can also help you to take steps to disprove the accusations against you or to arrange a plea bargain to avoid criminal sanctions.

Don’t gamble with your freedom, future and reputation. If you are facing a restraining order in Palm Beach County, call the Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers at Musca Law for a free consultation. 239-277-5297. Phone answered 24/7.

 

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