Facing a protective order can feel overwhelming and stressful. Understanding the process and knowing what steps to take can help you navigate this challenging situation more effectively. Here is a guide on what to expect after receiving the protective order....
Domestic Violence
A protective order can strip you of gun rights
When confronted with a protective order, the immediate focus is often on its day-to-day restrictions. Still, it is vital to consider how this mechanism will affect your life, including its implications on your Second Amendment rights. If someone claims you have...
What are the risks of not complying with a protective order?
Protective orders serve as a crucial legal tool to help prevent future offenses from taking place. In Virginia, these court-issued directives aim to protect victims of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault. If you are dealing with accusations of domestic...
How a protective order impacts your life
A protective order is a legal directive issued by a court to prevent one person from contacting or approaching another. These orders are crucial for safeguarding a person from harm, especially in cases involving domestic violence, stalking or harassment. While...
What are the 3 types of protective orders in Virginia?
Committing violence or making threats against a family or household member is an act of domestic violence or family abuse. Additionally, the family abuse must have caused bodily injury or placed the victim in reasonable fear of bodily injury, sexual assault or death....
What to know when served with a protective order in Virginia
When someone is accused of committing violence against a family member in Virginia, they are usually served with a protective order after the incident. A protective order can affect one’s personal life and may also negatively impact one at work. Anyone facing a...
Legal steps that offer protections for the abused
Each Virginia resident has the right to feel safe in his or her home. When someone is the victim of any type of domestic abuse or the threat of domestic abuse, that individual may pursue certain legal steps that will provide protection. Protective orders can limit...
A strong defense against domestic violence allegations
Abuse in the home is considered a serious criminal act, and if convicted, a Virginia defendant could face significant consequences. In addition to the potential criminal penalties one is up against, these allegations will affect one’s life in other areas as well....