Phoenix Order of Protection Defense Lawyer

Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Melanie Beauchamp

An order of protection is a type of court order that is issued against a family member or spouse who is accused of abuse or harassment. If you have had an order of protection filed against you in Arizona, you will not be able to see or talk to your spouse or family member until you get the help of an experienced defense attorney who can help you in getting the order lifted. Not only that, you may also need to move out of your house immediately and until the order of protection is resolved.

A qualified attorney who understands the particulars of restraining orders and orders of protection will be able to inform you of your options. The last thing you should do is violate an order of protection because you believe it is invalid or is based upon false information. If that is the case, you should contact an attorney who can represent you and challenge the claims that were brought against you to prove your innocence and get the order lifted.

Arizona Orders of Protection

It is vital to act quickly and consult a lawyer regarding your Arizona restraining order. There are often time limits restricting your ability to contest an order or protection; if you don’t act within a certain time frame, your opportunity may expire, leaving you with little or no legal recourse and a lengthy order of protection you can’t do anything about.

An Arizona order of protection outlines several rules in regards to the conduct of the person who is accused of abusing the victim, including:

• Prohibition from contacting the victim in any way or otherwise disturbing the peace of the victim
• Staying at least 100 yards away from the victim and his or her residence or place of employment
• Moving from the victim’s house, if it is a shared residence (even if the accused pays the rent or owns the property)
• Mandatory counseling
• The inability to purchase or own a firearm

Have you been served an Arizona order of protection? Contact our offices today!