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Often a defendant arrives at court with a spouse only to learn a few minutes later that the judge has issued a "Protective Order" requiring the defendant to MOVE OUT OF THE RESIDENCE AND STAY AWAY FROM THEIR SPOUSE OR GIRLFRIEND OR BOYFRIEND.  THIS CAN HAPPEN EVEN IF THE "VICTIM" DOES NOT DESIRE A PROTECTIVE ORDER!

If you have been served with a restraining order, a protective order or if there is an upcoming hearing hearing about a restraining order or protective order against you, you need to take it seriously. Anything you say or write concerning the accusations can be used against you in a criminal case.

You would be wise to have a lawyer who can protect your rights and represent you. Contact the experienced domestic violence attorneys at the Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP criminal defense law firm.

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If you have been charged with domestic violence, any violation of a restraining order or protective order can affect your criminal case. In addition, you can be arrested and put in jail for violating a restraining order, California Penal Code section 273.6.  A protective order is issued under California Penal Code section 136.2 when there is good cause to beleive that a victim or witness to violence has suffered, or will potentially suffer, harm, intimidation or being disuaded to testify by the defendant. 

• A restraining order or protective order can order you to have "no contact" with or "stay away" from the protected person, even if that person contacts you.
• There is no time limit on the duration of a criminal court protective order.  It can last until the case is dismissed or probation is completed.
• A protective order may restrict a defendant's access to the family residence
• And may bar communication by the defendant with the victim.
• You cannot have any firearms while the order is in effect.
• You may have to move out of the house.
• You will be required to follow any child support, child custody, and visitation orders.
• You and the protected person cannot agree to cancel the order. Only the judge can change or cancel the order.
• However, our firm has successfully convinced the courts to instead issue a "peaceful contact" order between the parties.  Such orders require that the defendant not annoy, harass, threaten, or commit any acts of violence.  This court order may not require the provision of "no contact" with or "stay away" from the protected person.

Know your rights. The Domestic Violence lawyers at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP can answer your questions and protect your rights.

If you have been arrested for domestic violence and you want a lawyer who can offer an effective, compassionate, experienced defense, contact the Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP law firm. We represent clients throughout Southern California including Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Ana, Long Beach, California, Anaheim, Torrance, Pasadena, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Ventura, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Rancho Cucamonga, Orange, Ontario, Riverside, Burbank, West Covina, Norwalk, Oxnard, Pomona, Westminster, Alhambra, Whittier, Laguna Niguel, Thousand Oaks, Mission Viejo, Simi Valley, and Bellflower.

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