Criminal charges can lead to an order of protection being granted against you. On its own, an order of protection is very serious. And, when criminal charges are involved, things become far more serious.
Going over what it means for an order of protection to be connected to criminal charges and speaking with a Schaumburg order of protection attorney at Glasgow & Olsson will help you obtain the legal outcome you deserve.
What Is An Order Of Protection?
“A legal order that prevents you from contacting, interacting with, and being around a particular individual.” That is the definition of an Illinois order of protection.
If someone is granted an order of protection against you, you will not be able to interact with this person. This means that you cannot contact them or even be around them in any capacity.
Violating the terms of an order of protection will lead to criminal charges. A “violation” can be anything – working in the same building as your accuser or accidentally sending a text, to name just two examples.
How Can An Order Of Protection Be Connected To Criminal Charges?
The answer to this question is dependent on the facts of your case. In most cases, though, an order of protection is connected to criminal charges through a domestic battery arrest.
Just as an example, if your spouse accuses you of punching them, you may be arrested for domestic battery. This can lead to criminal charges, and your spouse will likely be granted an order of protection against you.
The criminal penalties you face depend on the charges against you and whether or not you have been convicted in the past. In most cases, though, domestic battery will lead to up to one year in jail, as well as a $2,500 fine.
On top of those criminal penalties, an order of protection can force you to move out of your home. You could also lose custody of your children and, even, your job; among many other possibilities.
What Should You Do?
You must work with an attorney if you have been arrested for domestic battery. And, you must work with an attorney if an order of protection was granted against you.
An experienced order of protection attorney will go over the two elements of your case: the domestic battery charge and the order of protection that was granted against you.
Both of those elements are intertwined. And, your attorney will contest the facts of your domestic battery charge in order for you to have the order of protection dismissed.
You can deal with both of those elements separately. An experienced attorney will not do so, though, because obtaining the freedom you deserve requires coordinating between those two elements.
Get Qualified Legal Help Today
You have a future that deserves to be defended. We at Glasgow & Olsson will fight for the future you deserve. When we take cases, we do so to win. 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.
If you’re facing an order of protection matter in Illinois, let the team at Glasgow & Olsson take care of it. Our firm was built on trust. And we stand by that trust in every courtroom, for every client, in every moment.
Speak with a Chicago order of protection attorney today to learn how we can get you the results you deserve.