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While it is common, after a hearing, for a trial court who finds the legal basis for a protective order to issue or to Brady-Disqualify a person from possessing firearms (or ammunition under federal law), a new case has limited Brady-Disqualification under the Act. In a new case, the Indiana Court of Appeals determined that the reference “Brady disqualified” provision…
The issue of and statistics about domestic violence have received significant state and national attention over the last several years. Actual or threatened domestic violence may result in criminal charges with the right to remain silent or a civil domestic protective order. A civil domestic protective order is issued to attempt to stop threats or risk of harm to the…
Over the years, certain societal problems generate enough public awareness that a concentrated legislative and law enforcement focus begins. These ordinarily gain traction and more awareness by campaigns by various non-profit groups that fund such. Drinking and driving is perhaps the most obvious example. Within certain domestic relationships, there is higher than average violence rate and domestic violence is now…
In response to domestic violence, the states have passed various acts to allow an alleged victim to seek almost immediate access to the courts and judges to review petitions for alleged physical and mental health abuse by a person he or she is involved in certain domestic relationships with. Upon reviewing the victim’s petition, the court may (1) deny it,…
There are thousands of protective orders issued each year in the state of Indiana. But what do you do when you are the recipient of a protective order? If a protective order is issued “Exparte”, this means that the Court has issued a Protective Order (“PO”) without a hearing. This means that the protective order is in effect from the…
And Three Reason To Consider Court Challenge Our legal system and right to due process of law is the envy of the world. However, it and most all other similar legal systems are based on the notion a person will not lie under oath or penalty of perjury (which is a crime). Unfortunately, no system is fool proof and a…
Over time certain major problems in our society achieve social awareness and the corresponding drive to pass criminal and/or civil laws to address the problem. Drinking and driving was a significant problem with much social concern just a few years ago. Now groups like MADD, have brought this matter to the attention and awareness of lawmakers and laws and penalties…
A recent tragedy involved the murder-suicide of a married couple with the husband taking his wife’s life and then his own, leaving behind a 14 year old son1. After several disputes and altercations between the couple, the husband shot his wife in an intersection as she was going to visit a family member just a few blocks away. The wife…
There are two (2) major types of Orders that a court could issue which would prevent contact of some kind with another person. It is important to know the differences to understand your rights, and relief available if the Order is violated, or the punishments/implications for violating an Order. Protective Orders, or POs, are a civil lawsuit used to protect…
Anytime you enter into the courtroom, and especially in domestic cases, a lot of otherwise private information becomes public (or before the court), because the court must consider the best interests of the children. Sometimes information comes out that leads to other types of civil or criminal actions, or inherently there is some relief a court must order if the…