As Los Angeles Police point out, getting a restraining order is as easy to going to Superior Court to report someone has hurt or threatened a person, even if an arrest hasn't been made.
While restraining orders can be helpful in situations where abuse is happening or threats are being made, they can also turn someone doing nothing wrong into a victim. If someone has falsely filed a restraining order against you, take action. Hire Los Angeles Restraining Order Attorneys to defend your rights.
LAPD says that after going to Superior Court in Los Angeles, a restraining order "should be granted the same or next day." Three weeks later a temporary restraining order can become valid for three years.
Restraining orders can ruin your reputation, cause you to have child custody problems, hurt your prospects of getting a job and otherwise disrupt your life. If it's not necessary, it shouldn't be granted. And if that's the case, you should fight it. Los Angeles restraining order defense should be obtained as soon as possible to stop the process before a person can put you in a bad light.
As a respondent, or person receiving notice of the restraining order, you must be served with a copy of the restraining order. The copies must include an Answer to Temporary Restraining Order (form DV-120), which is your opportunity to respond. You'll have between 10 and 20 days to respond before the hearing.
A judge will have a hearing to determine whether a restraining order is necessary. During the hearing, the judge will decide whether to issue the restraining order, cancel it or modify it somehow. You would be at an advantage having an attorney with you to fight the allegations. Conversely, if the person filing for the restraining order is represented by counsel and you show up alone, you could be in trouble. You could ask for a continuance, but that could require additional fees and costs. Being prepared and ready to fight can make a big difference.
If you need to speak with a restraining order defense attorney in Los Angeles, contact the Law Offices of Stephen G. Rodriguez and Associates at 213-223-2173 for a free consultation.
