Legal Question in Family Law in California

Restraining Order Conviction?

Is a restraining order/protection order against someone the same as a criminal conviction of domestic violence?


Asked on 12/05/06, 10:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Restraining Order Conviction?

A restraining order is obtained by way of a civil court filing and trial. The court generally grants an order of protection when a person is charged with domestic violence. Such an order of protection does not require a conviction of domestic violence.

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Answered on 12/20/06, 8:27 pm


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