Civil Restraining Orders May Be Used Maliciously Resulting In Criminal Consequences (PC 273.6)

By: Wallin & Klarich

A civil restraining order is a court order that can help protect people who have been abused, threatened with abuse, or are being harassed. A civil restraining order is a court order, and does not become a criminal action unless the order is violated. The most common civil restraining order is a domestic violence restraining …

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Restraining Orders in California

By: Wallin & Klarich

Restraining orders are court orders that prohibit one person from contacting another person. In the state of California, there are various types of restraining orders. Emergency Protective Order (EPO) – This type of restraining order goes into effect immediately but is not long-lasting. It is generally used in domestic violence instances and gives a person …

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O.C. Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Making Threats to Wife and Family Law Judge

By: Wallin & Klarich

A 45-year-old Orange County man was sentenced to 17 years imprisonment for possessing homemade explosive devices with the intent to kill his former wife, her divorce attorney, the family court judge and Huntington Beach Police Department officers. The Costa Mesa resident was ultimately charged with a laundry list of offenses, 15 felony counts in all, …

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California Restraining Orders – How They Can Affect You

By: Wallin & Klarich

The consequences of having a California restraining order granted against you are severe. If a restraining order is filed against you, it is of the utmost importance to retain the services of a qualified restraining order attorney in California to make sure that the restraining order against you is not granted. If you do not …

Posted In: Family Law Issues