Naples Criminal Defense Attorney

Have you been served a restraining order? This court order may restrict you from contacting the alleged victim named in the restraining order and may mean that you cannot come within a certain distance of the victim. You may even need to move out of your own house, if you share it with the victim.

If you have been served a restraining order, you have the right to a hearing. This will usually be held within 15 days, and you have the right to have a criminal defense attorney present. This hearing will be held somewhat like a trial, in that you the Respondent will be entitled to present your own witnesses and evidence, as well as your own testimony regarding the abuse, harassment or violence that you have been accused of committing against the "victim".

Consult a restraining order lawyer immediately after being served a restraining order. It is essential that you fully understand the circumstances of the restraining order so you do not unintentionally violate it. A violation may result in your immediate arrest and criminal penalties. A skilled defense lawyer can protect your rights and interests at your hearing in order to help you avoid having the restraining order remain in place long term.

Restraining orders are also referred to as injunctions for protection, and may be sought out by a victim for a number of reasons:

		Domestic Violence
		Assault
		Stalking
		Physical, Sexual or Emotional Abuse
		Harassment
		Repeat Violence
		Sexual Battery
An injunction for protection may require the enforcement of the following:
		No direct or indirect contact with the victim named in the order
		Surrender of any weapons you own
		Move from a shared residence with the victim
		Attendance at substance abuse or domestic violence counseling sessions

At Musca Law, we offer a free confidential consultation to discuss your restraining order to see how we can help. Our criminal defense attorneys take on cases for clients throughout all of Collier County, Florida including in Naples, Everglades City, and Marco Island. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by consulting an attorney at our firm as soon as possible.