We represent clients who have been accused of Domestic Violence or are facing a Restraining / No Contact Order to present the best defense and also those who have been victims of Domestic Violence or need a Restraining / No Contact Order to best present their case. While we cannot represent both parties in the same case, the experience our law firm has from representing both sides gives us a unique perspective to be able to best represent which ever side we are on in any given case.
If you need help in a Domestic Violence or Restraining / No Contact Order situation, just fill out the Interview Form below and either call us or use the scheduling calendar below to schedule your own in person or phone consultation. At the consultation, the attorney will assess your specific situation, answer your questions, lay out your options and quote you a flat rate fee for any needed legal services. We have provided some additional information below but if you have question just call, e-mail or text us.
What is Domestic Violence?
50B Domestic Violence is certain inappropriate behavior between people in or who have had a relationship, typically a marriage or boyfriend / girlfriend but it can also be related family members who live together. While physical violence is likely the most well know offense, domestic violence is not limited to just physical violence. Examples of domestic violence include:
- Physical Contact Violence – hitting, shoving, slapping, etc.
- Sexual Violence – rape, sexual assault or sexually demeaning treatment.
- Emotional and Psychological – abuse such as criticism, name calling, threatening harm or breaking things.
- Economic – abuse such as cutting off access to money or forbidding things like employment or school.
What is a Restraining / No Contact Order?
There is also a similar type of protective order to the 50B typically known as a 50C Restraining Order or No Contact Order for people who are not in a romantic or otherwise related relationships or living together. Typically, a 50C order addresses things like harassment and / or stalking. Generally, the punishments for violation of a 50B domestic violence protective order can be more sever versus a 50C restraining / no contact order.
What is the process?
The victim of any of the above, can petition the Court for either a 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order or DVPO or a 50C restraining / no contact order depending on which is more appropriate. Typically, they are granted or denied ex parte by a Judge – meaning they can go into effect initially without a formal hearing. A formal hearing is usually scheduled within seven days. This hearing will be held even if the DVPO or No Contact Order is initially denied. If granted at the hearing, these orders generally will last a year and application can be made to extend it if necessary.
What are the possible problems that come with a DVPO?
Obviously a DVPO can be devastating to the person accused, especially if the accusation is false which unfortunately seems to happen more and more these days. The penalties for domestic violence can be sever ranging from jail time to probation / treatment programs(s). There are also often restrictions on where you can go and restrictions owning / using firearms. This can be a particular problem for military personnel as there is no exception.
What should I do?
If you have been served with a 50B or 50C order, you need experienced representation as soon as possible because things typically progress quickly in these situations. You need an attorney experienced in these types of matters who can build and be able to present your case quickly and thoroughly.
When you have submitted the Interview Form: Call us at (910) 333-9679 and select option 1 to schedule either a phone or in person consultation or use the scheduling calendar below.
NOTE: Slots fill up quickly. If you use the scheduling calendar below and can’t find an available slots soon enough, call us – we do reserve some emergency slots.
At the consultation, the attorney will assess your specific situation, answer your questions, lay out your options and quote you a flat rate fee for any needed legal services.
There is a $250 consultation fee but that will be applied to your quoted fee if you decide to retain us to represent you. Typically we quote a flat rate fee that gets you thru your case from start to finish so you know up front exactly how much our service will cost.
