Kidnapping by protective order. Could that happen in Oklahoma? Tulsa attorney James Wirth has that answer for that question. Kidnapping by protective order. What does that mean? Essentially that would be somebody filing a protective order on behalf of a child that is your child taking that child away from you. So can that happen under Oklahoma law? And the answer is….

Can you lose your job if someone files a protective order against you? Answer is yes. There’s a couple different ways that it could happen. Most jobs are not on a contract basis. Most people don’t have a contract with their employer that specifies the exact terms and duration. Most people in Oklahoma are an at will employment, which means that they can be fired at any time for any reason or no reason at all. So if a protective order is filed, that’s showing up on your background check, that could be a reason for an employer to terminate you. Additionally, if you work with the person that filed the protective order, then the protective order may prohibit you from going to your place of employment. That makes it really difficult to work there and that could cause you to lose your job.

Oklahoma Attorney James Wirth Explains The Downfalls Of Having A Protective Order Being Filed Against You In Oklahoma. So what are the consequences of having a protective order against you besides the fact you’re going to have to show up in court, need to hire an attorney, there’s some immediate effects it can have…

How do you protect yourself from a protective order being filed against you in Oklahoma? Tulsa attorney James Wirth discusses that topic. Okay, so what can you do to mitigate the risk of a protective order being filed? In my firm, we deal a lot in family law cases, people going through domestic struggles, fighting over custody, child support, getting divorces, legal separations, paternity determinations.

Have you ever wondered if you could dismiss your own Oklahoma protective order? Thankfully, Oklahoma Attorney James Wirth has that very simple answer to that question. One, you can show up to court and request it to be dismissed. The judge may ask you some questions. The judge may ask you to speak with a domestic violence person to make sure that’s what you really want to do. But you can do that. And ultimately you can demand that it’d be dismissed. Or your other option is if you fail to show for court, if it’s set for a hearing and you fail to show them, then it’s going to be dismissed. So those are the ways that you could get it dismissed. But you cannot do it unilaterally, the judge does have to approve it.

Can you get a protective order for your dog in Oklahoma? I’m Tulsa attorney, James Wirth, and I’m about to answer that question. Okay, so you’re filing for a protective order. Can you put your dog on there? And, the answer is yes.

What happens if you fail to appear for your protective order hearing in Oklahoma? Tulsa attorney James Wirth has the answer to that question. Well, it depends what your position in the case is. If you’re the petitioner and you file a protective order requesting protection and you fail to appear, generally the court’s going to call your name three times, wait until maybe about 10 minutes after, and then if you’re not there, they’re going to dismiss the protective order. It’s going to be gone and done.

What are the consequences if a petitioner violates their own protective order under Oklahoma law? Oklahoma attorney James Wirth has the answer to that question. It is real clear if the defendant violates the protective order, that’s a violation of law. For first offense misdemeanor, second offense is a felony. In either case, the police can investigate, send it to the prosecutor. District attorney can file charges, arrest warrant can issue, they can be arrested, convicted, potentially thrown in jail for it.

Can you file a protective order against a minor, a child in Oklahoma? I’m Tulsa attorney James Wirth, I’m about to answer that question for you. If you have been on the receiving end of domestic violence, a threat of eminent harm, harassment, stalking, rape, or certain crimes committed by a child, a minor, can you file a protective order against them? The answer is, yes if the child is 13 years or over, then you can.

Can I get the defendant to pay my attorney’s fees in a protective order filed in Oklahoma? I’m Tulsa attorney James Wirth, and I’m about to answer that question. So can you get, if you file a protective order, can you get the other side, the person that’s been harassing you, stalking you, or committed domestic violence or threats against you to pay your attorney’s fees? Sometimes you can.

Can victims of crime in Oklahoma filed for a protective order against the perpetrator? I’m Tulsa attorney James Wirth. I’m about to answer that question. If you’re a victim of a crime in Oklahoma, can you get a protective order against the perpetrator? That would prevent that person from being around or if they are around you in violation of the order, you can call the cops and they can be arrested for that. The answer is most of the time, no, but sometimes, yes. The statute does allow a victim of a crime to get a protective order if it’s the right crime..

Can you get a protective order on the basis of rape in Oklahoma? I’m Tulsa attorney James Wirth and I’m about to discuss that issue. Okay, so to get a protective order to Oklahoma, there’s a number of different boxes that could be checked. It could be domestic abuse, it could be threat of imminent physical harm, it could be harassment, it could be stalking, it could of being a victim of certain crimes. In addition, Victims of rape can file for a protective order on those basis.

What does domestic abuse mean for the purposes of getting a protective order in Oklahoma? I’m Oklahoma attorney James Wirth, I’m about to answer that question for you. To get a protective order in Oklahoma, it needs to be domestic violence, domestic abuse, threat of an imminent harm, harassment, stalking, rape or victim of certain crimes. So in the statute, the threat of imminent harm is actually a component of domestic abuse.