Civil Protection Orders
Firearm Surrender in Civil Protection Order Cases
The Washington State legislature contemplated the loss of firearms as a consequence of being the recipient of a civil protection order. Under RCW 7.105.310 and RCW 9.41.800, the Courts are supposed to require the respondent who has received a domestic violence protection order to surrender their firearms and not be allowed to have any in…
Read MoreWashington State Civil Protection Order Against Someone Who Lives Out of State
There are instances when an individual needs to obtain a civil protection order against someone who does not live in Washington state, whether it be an anti-harassment, stalking, or domestic violence protection order. There are numerous different scenarios under RCW 7.105.080 which will allow jurisdiction over someone who is not a resident of Washington State. …
Read MoreNeighbor Disputes
Neighbor disputes are some of the most problematic types of cases courts regularly deal with. Unlike with a typical anti-harassment or stalking case, the remedies available to the court can only go so far because, ultimately, the parties will still be living next to each other after the hearing(s) are finished. A typical order…
Read MoreVideo Taping Another Person in Washington
When can you get in trouble for doing this: A Lawyer | Attorney’s Opinion on the Topic. Overview As people video tape with cell phones or consider installing video surveillance, it is important to know Washington State has rules and laws on video taping others that focus on respecting their privacy. In our opinion, it…
Read MoreRecording Conversations and Private Communication in Washington
The Legality: A Washington Lawyer’s Opinion on this Issue. Overview In today’s world, everyone carries a cell phone so recording someone else’s private communication is quite common. What is not common, including among lawyers, is the knowledge and understanding of Washington’s law surrounding the recording of private communications and private conversations. Keep in mind, this…
Read MoreLifting Permanent Protection Orders
A Washington Lawyer’s Opinion on Removing Permanent Civil Protection Orders In Washington, the legislature created civil protection orders to solve a social problem … how to end disputes that don’t rise to criminal behavior but are still considered domestic violence or as harassment or stalking according to Washington civil law. While a protection order’s length is most…
Read MoreCan I Sue the Person for Writing or Posting Statements or Pictures Online in Washington?
A Lawyer’s Perspective on Internet Misconduct: Suing and Filing Protection Orders in Washington State In Washington and the world in general, online harassment, stalking, false statements and and other intentional acts of online reputation damage is very much a problem. WIth the ability to publish to the world via the internet at everyone’s fingertips now … reputational damage,…
Read MoreProsecuting or Suing People of Internet Misconduct
A Washington Lawyer’s Perspective on Prosecuting People for Internet Misconduct by Starting a Criminal Case or Suing Them in Civil Court In Washington, when you are being harassed or abused by someone online, it is important to understand your different legal options. Check our page on Can I Sue the Person for Writing or Posting…
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