How does a restraining order work?
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How does a restraining order work?
A restraining order is a court order intended to protect you from further harm from someone who has hurt you. It works to keep the abuser away from you, to stop harassing you, or keep the abuser from the scene of the violence, which may include your home, place of work, or apartment.
What kind of attorney handles restraining orders?
If you think you need to obtain a restraining order, or have been served with a temporary restraining order, you should reach out to a criminal attorney or family law attorney. You should have legal representation at the hearing where the court will decide whether or not to issue a permanent restraining order.
Can the police do anything about harassing texts?
Report to the police You may be able to help police by providing documentation of the harassment. Keep in mind that this documentation is merely to show police that a possible crime has occurred. The police will need to do their own investigation.
What to say to someone who is harassing you?
Tell them exactly what you want. Say, for example, “move away from me,” “stop touching me,” or “go stand over there.” Make an all-purpose anti-harassment statement, such as: “Stop harassing people….Use strong body language. Project confidence and calm. Do not apologize, make an excuse, or ask a question.
What to do if someone is harassing you via text?
How to Report Harassing Text Messages to the PoliceSave the Harassment Data. Depending on your phone, you may be able to take a “screenshot” of the data. Get Your Cell Phone Records. Compile All Evidence. Make an Index. Make a Matching Copy for Yourself. Include Your Contact Information. Go to the Police.
