Seminole Domestic Violence Injunctions
Any victim of domestic violence can seek a court order against their abuser. They are also called “restraining orders” or “protective orders.” This order will contain a list of things the defendant cannot do, such as have any contact with the victim. Under the injunction, a defendant will also have to give up firearms and possibly even move out of the house. Were you served with a domestic violence injunction? You absolutely cannot ignore it. It is a valid judicial order, and there are criminal consequences for violating it.
Contact The Reep Law Firm to discuss your case. Anyone who violates an injunction can face misdemeanor charges and possibly time in jail. Helpfully, we can challenge any frivolous injunction and ask a judge to dismiss it. Call us to speak with a Seminole domestic violence injunction lawyer.
How to Fight an Injunction
We see frivolous accusations of domestic violence all the time. Often, an angry spouse or partner will get an injunction as part of a divorce or after a domestic blowup. Your partner could make all sorts of outlandish allegations. Florida law allows a person to seek this injunction against a blood relative or someone living in their house for past or future domestic violence.
A judge can issue a temporary domestic violence injunction without hearing your side of the story. This injunction is usually good for 15 days. However, a judge can’t issue a permanent injunction without giving the defendant a chance to respond.
The sheriff will probably serve a temporary injunction on you. Here’s what to do:
- Immediately read the injunction to find out what you must do. Don’t ignore it.
- Cut off all contact with the person protected by the injunction. Many people are tempted to call their girlfriend or boyfriend to talk it over and clear the air. That’s a mistake—and a violation of the no-contact order.
- Move out of the house if the injunction requires it and give up firearms.
- Don’t talk to your partner if they show up at your apartment or try to reach you over the phone. They can’t unilaterally withdraw the injunction by reaching out to you.
- Immediately call The Reep Law Firm for legal assistance. We can begin building a defense for why the injunction is unnecessary.
Violating the injunction can result in a first-degree misdemeanor charge. It doesn’t matter if your ex spouse/partner reaches out to you—speaking or visiting them is still a violation.
Our firm can collect evidence to present at a hearing. We can argue the injunction is frivolous and that the alleged victim is exaggerating or making up the story. Often, the defendant was the one attacked, but the alleged victim cried to the police.
Call Our Seminole Domestic Violence Injunction Lawyer to Learn More
A domestic violence injunction is a common part of many family law disputes. We encourage anyone subject to one of these orders to call our law office and speak with a lawyer. One of our Seminole domestic violence injunction lawyers can determine the best steps to take.
