Family & Child Custody Lawyer in the Portland & Lewiston, ME Area

RESTRAINING ORDERS

A Restraining Order is a form of legal injunction that requires a party to do, or to refrain from doing, certain acts. A party that refuses to comply with an order faces criminal or civil penalties and may have to pay damages or accept sanctions. Breaches of restraining orders can be considered serious criminal offences that merit arrest and possible prison sentences.

Types of Restraining Orders
•    Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
•    Protection from Abuse Orders
A civil order that protects you from harm by a family or household member or dating partner.
•    Harassment Orders
If you, your family, or your business has been harassed, you may be able to get a protection from harassment order against the harasser regardless of his/her relationship to you.
•    Moving to another state with a Protection from Abuse Order
Your ME protection order can be enforceable in another state.
•    Enforcing your Out-of-State Order in ME

    If you are planning to move to ME or are going to be in ME for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.

Consequences for Violating a Restraining Order
•    Immediate Arrest – without a warrant
•    Maximum penalties for Class D Crime
•    Up to a year in jail
•    $2000.00 fine

Henry W Griffin is a child custody lawyer & divorce lawyer with experience in criminal law, that can help you through this difficult process. Contact Mr. Griffin today.