Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Restraining Order

Can I get a restraining order against someone who hasn't harmed me or threatened me?


Asked on 9/26/08, 7:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jeffrey Murrell Law Office of Jeffrey L. Murrell

Re: Restraining Order

I doubt it, as it is basically a prerequisite to have first been threatened with physical harm or otherwise severely harassed by another before a court will issue a DV or harassment injunction against the person for you. Otherwise, courts would be issuing them right and left against folks for no real reason at all.

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Answered on 9/26/08, 7:50 pm


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