Authority to arrest for a minor traffic infraction was settled by the famous case of Atwater v. City of Lago Vista. A video camera takes ~30...

What does PTR01 mean when pertaining to a court docket? Thank You.

It means the first pretrial conference. It is a setting where the defendant's attorney can discuss the case with the prosecutor. Unfortunately,...

What can be done if your ex boyfriend and his sister are harassing you?

In Texas, some forms of repeated harassment meet the legal definition of Stalking. If they are sending the annoying electronic messages to your...

Will I get in trouble if I applied for a 2 year protection order but decided to not show up for court?

You have no duty to appear for the civil protective order hearing. You could, however, get in trouble if you disobey a subpoena to show up for...

What is the first step in filling a family law protective order?

The first step is to contact the District Attorney's office in your county and ask if they do family violence protective orders or if they are...

What does "No Contact Granted" mean on Chris Daniels website (Houston, TX criminal cases)?

I have no idea who Chris Daniels is but a No Contact order in a Family Violence case can refer to a condition of bond, a magistrate's temporary...

The property owner has no duty to allow you on the premises. The owner may be concerned that you are a risk to the other tenants. Winning the...

The person the messages are directed at might be able to seek a Stalking protective order under CCP 7A but that is less likely to succeed if they...

Can i file a restraining order against an EX who continually makes non directed threats?

Maybe. You may qualify for a Stalking protective order under CCP 7A if the threats or electronic messages meet the legal definition of Harassment,...

Can I get a firearm ?

Federal law forbids the possession of a firearm or ammunition by anyone convicted of a "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence." Possession is...