The restrictions enforced by an order of protection can make it much more difficult for you to live the life you are accustomed to. Violating these restrictions can lead to your arrest, followed by criminal penalties.
If you need an Illinois order of protection or if you are contesting an order of protection filed against you, you can benefit from working with a Schaumburg orders of protection attorney at Glasgow & Olsson. The legal team at Glasgow & Olsson is committed to and deeply cares about our clients. We are laser-focused on getting the most desirable results which explains why our law firm has a reputation for excellence.
Why Should You Hire An Attorney If An Order Of Protection Has Been Filed Against You?
The answer to the question outlined above is that an order of protection greatly restricts one’s ability to live the life one is familiar with.
Just as an example, if an Illinois order of protection is filed against you, you will, in most cases, be unable to contact or interact with the person outlined in the order. This can force you to move and/or change jobs, among other things.
Any attempt to contact or interact with the person outlined in the order could lead to your arrest. This can lead to criminal charges, which, if they lead to a conviction, could lead to one year in jail plus a $2,500 fine.
None of the above is pleasant. There is one more thing, though, that you must be aware of: an order of protection can be filed and enforced before a hearing has been held.
A good example of the above is as follows: your former partner accuses you of stalking them, and an emergency order of protection is filed against you.
In the event that something like the above happens, you must abide by the terms outlined within the order. And, if you don’t comply, you could be charged with a crime.
What Does An Order Of Protection Restrict You From Doing?
If an order of protection has been filed against you, you will no longer be able to do the following:
- Contact the person outlined within the order.
- Interact with the person outlined within the order.
- Be around the person outlined within the order.
The above can vary, depending on the order. A few examples of these restrictions are as follows:
- If you were ordered not to speak with your ex-boyfriend, you will be unable to contact them in nearly any way. And, if you do, you could be arrested and charged with violating an order of protection.
- If you were ordered not to interact with a family member, you would be unable to interact with them in nearly any way. This could even force you to leave your job, among other possibilities, if they work with you.
- If you were ordered not to be around your ex-wife, and they lives with you, you will be forced to leave your residence. And, if you don’t comply, you could be arrested for violating the order of protection.
Outside of what has been clarified above, if you are in the process of divorcing your spouse, an order of protection will make it much more difficult for you to obtain a favorable outcome.
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