Archive for November 2014
Can a Business file for a Protection Order?
Can a Business file a Protection Order? A Civil Lawyer’s | Attorney’s Perspective based on Experience. In general, no but …. In general, a business cannot file a civil protection order directly (there are exceptions for businesses that file on behalf of a vulnerable adults but no such exceptions for harassment, threats or sexual misconduct). …
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Vulnerable Adult Protection Order Litigation. An Experienced Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective If you have been served with a Vulnerable Adult Protection Order and are considering fighting it, preview the below material as well as our section on fighting a protection orders. If you are looking to pursue a Vulnerable Adult Protection Order with or without…
Read MoreSexual Assault Protection Orders
Sexual Assault Protection Order Litigation. An Experienced Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective “Victims who do not report the crime still desire safety and protection from future interactions with the offender. Some cases in which the rape is reported are not prosecuted. In these situations, the victim should be able to seek a civil remedy requiring that…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Protection Orders
Civil Domestic Violence Protection Order Litigation. An Experienced Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective If you have been served with a Domestic Violence Protection Order and are considering fighting it, read the section on fighting a protection order as well as the content below. If you are looking to pursue a Domestic Violence Protection order with or…
Read MoreFiling Anti-Harassment | Stalking Protection Orders
Antiharassment Protection Orders. A Lawyer’s | Attorney’s Perspective these Civil Actions “Serious, personal harassment through invasions of a person’s privacy by an act, acts, or words showing an intent to coerce, intimidate, or humiliate the victim is increasing. The legislature finds the prevention of such harassment is an important governmental objective, and that victims should…
Read MoreShould I file for a Civil Order Seeking Protection?
Should I file for a Civil Order Seeking Protection? A Civil Lawyer’s | Attorney’s Perspective based on Experience. If you have read the section on Using Civil Orders of Protection to Address Harassment, Domestic Violence, Unwanted Sexual Behavior or Vulnerable Adult Abuse, you have a broad idea of what orders are available and what they…
Read MoreFighting False Accusations in Protection Orders
Litigating and Fighting False Accusations in Protection Orders. An Experienced Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective All six types of protection orders, Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, Vulnerable Adult Protection Orders and Extreme Risk Protection Orders were created to serve legitimate purposes; however, they are not always filed or used for…
Read MoreExpunging, Vacating or Removing a Felony Conviction
Expunging, Vacating or Removing a Felony Conviction. A Washington Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney’s Perspective. As criminal defense lawyers | attorneys, one of the most pleasurable and generally simple steps to take in a criminal case is helping clients remove | vacate | expunge an old felony conviction (RCW 9.94A.640) because they have moved forward…
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