Injunctions Defense Lawyer
How a Domestic Violence Injunction or Restraining Order Can Affect Your Rights
A domestic violence injunction will affect more than one aspect of your life. An injunction can affect your ability to see your children, your professional life, your ability to own and possess a firearm, spousal support, and more. An experienced injunctions defense lawyer will advise you and protect you from these collateral consequences.
A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INJUNCTION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR 2ND AMENDMENT GUN RIGHTS!
Under Florida Statute 741.30, it is unlawful for a person who has had a domestic violence injunction issued against him or her to have ammunition or a firearm in their custody, control, or care. This law only applies in the event that a final judgment for a domestic violence injunction has been rendered. It is in your best interest to work with an injunctions lawyer who understands the significant consequences that an injunction can have on your civil rights.
How to Fight an Injunction
An injunction petition can contain exaggerated or false claims about you from an ex-spouse or lover. if you don’t respond to the allegations in the petition, or if you fail to appear in court, the court may grant the restraining order without hearing your side of the story. Hiring an experienced injunctions lawyer can prevent the court from granting an injunction against you without hearing all of the facts.
If you are the respondent, you need to present evidence to show that the other party’s claims are false. Mr. Parker is an experienced injunctions lawyer who knows the rules of evidence and how to defend you in injunction court.
The 6 Types of Injunctions for Protection in Florida
Domestic Violence Injunction
This petition is used for individuals who are currently married, formerly married, related by blood or marriage, living with you now, lived with you in the past as a family, or have children in common.
Stalking Injunction
This petition is used for repeated following, harassment, or cyberstalking of one person by another.
Repeat Violence Injunction
This petition is used when two incidents of violence have been committed against you or a member of your immediate family, and one of the incidents must have occurred within the 6 month period prior to the filing date.
Sexual Violence Injunction
This petition is for victims of sexual violence. Sexual violence includes sexual battery, lewd or lascivious acts, luring or enticing a child, sexual performance by a child or any other forcible felony where a sexual act is committed. You must have reported the sexual violence to a law enforcement agency and cooperate in the criminal proceeding.
Dating Violence Injunction
This petition is for violence between individuals who have or have had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The relationship must have existed within the past six months.
Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult Injunction
This petition is used in cases where there is actual exploitation OR the imminent danger of exploitation upon a vulnerable adult.
