A stalking, no-contact order can and will greatly affect your life. Going over the consequences of a stalking, no-contact order, and speaking with a Schaumburg civil orders of protection lawyer will allow you to protect yourself.
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What Is A Stalking No Contact Order?
The legal definition of stalking in Illinois is “a deliberate pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.”
Just as an example, if someone is coming to your house every single day and harassing you repeatedly while doing so, then they are stalking you.
To protect yourself from a stalker, you can obtain a stalking no-contact order. By obtaining a stalking no-contact order, your stalker will be unable to:
- Interfere with your property.
- Come near you.
- Show up at your workplace.
- Monitor you.
- Write to you.
- Follow you.
- Threaten you.
- Show up at your home.
- Talk to you.
- Damage your property.
If your stalker engages in any one of the acts outlined right above, then they can and will be arrested and charged with a crime. This will, in most cases, lead to them being prosecuted for stalking you.
What Happens If You Have A Stalking No Contact Order Against You?
Stalking no-contact orders serve a very important legal function: if you are being stalked, a no-contact order allows you to protect yourself from your stalker and their actions.
Even though the above is true, one thing must be understood: a stalking no-contact order can be used – and, unfortunately, often is – as a weapon.
For example, if you live with someone who wants you out of the picture, they can file a stalking no-contact order against you. By doing so, you will not be able to interact with them or be associated with them.
If something like the above occurs, you could be kicked out of your own home. And, you may not be able to have access to your property, along with nearly every other aspect of your life.
If you have been hit with a stalking no-contact order, it is of the utmost importance that you speak with a lawyer. We will help you contest the order and its consequences.
What Are The Consequences Of A No Contact Order?
The consequences of a no-contact order are almost entirely dependent on your living arrangement/current life. Even so, though, there are some consequences, in particular, that are far more common than others:
- You cannot be near the person who has accused you of “stalking,” which means you may not be able to go to work or even to your own home if they work there/live there.
- You cannot use your own property if they live in the house where this property is held; this isn’t always the case, but it can happen.
- You cannot obtain a favorable outcome in a divorce, since you have a stalking no contact order against you, which makes it much easier for your spouse to keep the house, children, and any other property.
None of these consequences are pleasant. You can click here to learn more about these consequences.
Get Qualified Legal Help Today
If you need representation for a stalking no contact order, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
Our team has helped thousands of people who have been charged with crimes in Illinois. When we take cases, we do so to win. This means we take cases to trial. We don’t arrange plea bargains unless it is in the best interest of our clients. As proactive lawyers, we fight aggressively and support our clients throughout their entire case up to and including appeals. Protecting your life and freedom is always the goal, and with our decades of experience practicing law, we know how to get results. This is why we are regularly invited to appear as a legal contributor on popular radio and news outlets, including ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox NEWS.
When you need an attorney, experience matters. Speak with a Chicago defense attorney today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.