Fort Lauderdale Restraining Order Attorney

Challenge Your Restraining Order

If you have been charged with or accused of domestic violence or harassment, you may have a restraining order issued against you. A restraining order is issued by the court and subjects you to specific guidelines and restrictions in regards to the individual or individuals who you are restricted from seeing or contacting. If you have had a restraining order issued against you, you can contact a Fort Lauderdale criminal lawyer at the Law Office of Marshall Geisser to give you the legal support and representation that you need.

Violating a restraining order will place you in contempt of court and you can be arrested and sentenced to jail or prison, depending on the circumstances of the violation. Anytime a restraining order is issued it would be to your benefit to speak with a professional criminal defense lawyer. An attorney with the established experience in handling retraining orders will understand clearly what your legal rights are and what defense can be provided in order to ask that the restraining order be canceled.

Restraining Order Defense Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale

If you fail to follow the restrictions laid out in the protective order issued against you, you could find yourself in contempt of court, which could have the following penalties:

• Jail time
• Fines
• Extension of restraining order time period

You have only a limited period of time in which to challenge the restraining order that has been issued against you. With the help of your Fort Lauderdale criminal lawyer at our firm, you could be able to successfully have the restraining order against you removed.

Types of Restraining Orders/Protective Orders

There are four types of restraining orders that can be obtained and they are as follows:

• Emergency Protective Order (EPO)

This type of restraining order is helpful for domestic violence victims. If the situation qualifies, an Emergency Protective Order can be put into affect the same day it is issued by law enforcement. It is only valid for 5 days but the victim can get an additional restraining order from the court for a longer period of time.

• Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order (TRO or DVRO)

This is a civil restraining order that is temporary, lasting 3 weeks. However, it can be made permanent by a judge for up to 3 years.

• Criminal Protective Order ("No Contact" Order)

This type of restraining order is issued through the District Attorney's office for active domestic violence criminal cases.

• Civil Harassment Restraining Order (CHO)

This is a civil restraining order that is useful for stopping harassment and annoyances by neighbors, roommates, and co-workers. You must stay at least 100 feet away from the victim if this type of order is obtained against you.

The defense team at our firm can offer you professional and experienced assistance if you have had a protective order issued against you.

Interested in getting help to challenge a protective order or restraining order? Contact a Fort Lauderdale restraining order defense lawyer at our firm today.