Protective Orders: Safeguarding Your Health and Safety
Hi, my name is Jansen Rigney. I am the Wagoner County Criminal Attorney and last time we talked, we left off on filing and getting an emergency protective order. First, it’s important to understand why you should get a protective order. A protective order is used to protect the health and safety in your life or the life of your child or a minor that you’re in the care of.
Oftentimes, protective orders are abused just because people kind of get into a domestic dispute and that raises to a level then where I’m going to call the cops and I never want to talk to you again. But the purpose of a protective order is really to help save your life and protect you from great bodily harm. So you should always consult a Wagoner County protective order defense attorney if a protective order is right for you.
Gathering Evidence for Your Protective Order Hearing
Once you have decided that a protective order is the right thing for you, you want to gather all the evidence you have against the person you filed the protective order against. This includes text messages, phone calls, or any other communication that violates the protective order.
Presenting this evidence to the judge is crucial in demonstrating why the person should not be in contact with you for an extended period. The judge will typically schedule a hearing within a month or two from the issuance of the emergency protective order to determine the permanency of the order.
Contact Us for a Consultation
If you have any questions or need assistance with obtaining a protective order, do not hesitate to contact Wirth Law. I’m Jansen Rigney, your criminal defense attorney in Wagoner County. Call us at 918-962-0900 for an initial consultation today.
