A restraining order is a court document that prohibits one family member from having any contact whatsoever 
with another. The purpose of a protective order is to prevent an immediate risk of harm. An example of this is an angry spouse, a jilted lover or any other threatening family member. One important requirement is that the person who is threatening harm you is a family member. A family member also includes those in dating relations and in-laws. Common reasons for the order are alleged domestic violence, stalking, harassment and even, sexual assault or rape. Our Tulsa protective order attorney can help you when it involves orders of protection.
Domestic Violence:
Domestic violence is any act or imminent threat of physical violence by a family member against another family member. This can involve any unauthorized touching that is offensive to the victim. Examples are any pushing, shoving, chocking and so on. This will not only be the basis for a protective order but may also involve criminal charges being brought against the aggressor.
Stalking:
Stalking is repeatedly physically following someone, making that person feel scared, intimidated, or threatened. In the case where you are not in a family relationship with the person stalking you its important that your request for the protective order be accompanied by a Police report.
General Harassment:
General harassment includes any obscene or threatening communication such as telephone, email or other written or verbal communications.
Rape and Sexual Assault:
Rape is having unlawful sexual intercourse of another person, with or without force, without the consent of the victim. Also, if there are credible allegations of rape in addition to a protective order the district attorney will be bringing felony criminal charges against the accused party.
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Penalties For Violating a Protective Order:
- misdemeanor
- fine up to $1000
- Imprisonment in county jail for up to one year
Cases Involving Physical Injury:
- mandatory jail of 20 days to one year in jail
- fine up to $5000.
Second Violation of Protective Order Involving Physical Injury:
- felony
- not less than one and not more than five years in jail
- minimum fine of $3000 – $10,000.
Call Today and Talk With a Tulsa Protective Order Attorney:
A protective order is not just another piece of paper. It’s a serious document and you must take them very seriously. A protective order intends to help family members when threatened by other family members. If the person for whom the order issues against violates it they face serious criminal charges. If a protective order has been issued against you, or if you are seeking to get a protective order we can help. Our protective order attorney has helped countless people just like you. Call today for a free consultation.