Protecting Your Operations: When to File a Civil Harassment Restraining Order Operating a business exposes you to the public, and occasionally, that exposure invites individuals who cross the line from standard commercial disagreements to outright harassment. Whether it is an erratic former client refusing to leave your property, a vendor making credible threats, or a…
When a sudden legal crisis threatens your Silicon Valley business—whether it is a toxic partnership dispute, a massive contract breach, or a licensing board investigation—your first instinct is likely to pull out your phone and search for an attorney. Immediately, Google presents you with a list of lawyers at the very top of the page,…
Arrested in a Neighboring Bay Area County? How Your Lawyer Can Go to Court For You Life in the Bay Area means you are constantly crossing county lines. You might live in San Jose, work in San Mateo, and spend your weekends in Santa Cruz or Alameda. But if you are pulled over or arrested…
The Devastating Impact of a Restraining Order: How It Affects Your Job, Housing, and Freedom When most people think of a restraining order, they picture a simple piece of paper telling two people to stay away from each other. In reality, under California criminal law, a protective order is a heavy-handed legal weapon that can…
It is quite simple to simply go to the civil harassment window of the Superior Court and take out a restraining order against another. The forms are available on line and hearsay statements are allowed in the form of a narrative. The burden of proof is lower than the jury standard of reasonable doubt. Essentially…