Practice Areas
Restraining Order Violations
Dealing With Domestic Violence Restraining Order Charges
Domestic violence restraining orders are commonly issued in family court when the complaining party swears to facts that indicate actual or likely harm by the party restrained. The person who's covered by the restraining order usually doesn't even know about the hearing until served with a copy, and won't get a chance to tell the other side of the story until a court date ten to fifteen days later.
If you've been served with a restraining order, make sure you understand its terms carefully. If you've been arrested for a restraining order violation, get the advice of a knowledgeable lawyer. Contact the law firm of Seymour I. Amster, Attorney at Law, for a free consultation about your rights.
Call 800-972-1740 for advice about a domestic violence restraining order.
Depending on the pattern of behavior between the parties to the restraining order, a violation can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. A repeat violation will usually be charged as a felony, and the prior criminal record of the defendant will be a factor as well.
While domestic violence charges themselves are usually based on assault, battery or criminal threats, violations are usually based on communication or failing to maintain the distance required from the complaining party.
Evidence of the following kinds of behavior can support a conviction on a restraining order charge:
- Visiting the complaining party's residence — even if it's your home!
- Calling the complaining party on the phone
- E-mailing the complaining party
- Calling or visiting the complaining party at work
- Stalking, threatening or harassing the complaining party
At the law firm of Seymour I. Amster, Attorney at Law, we know how to keep a minor criminal problem from getting out of hand. We also know how to prevent domestic violence and restraining order problems from causing trouble for your professional license or immigration status.
For a free consultation about the best way to resolve restraining order violations cases, contact a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer at our Van Nuys or any other offices of Seymour I. Amster, Attorney at Law.
