Whether one is the Petitioner (the party that would like a Civil Harassment Restraining Order and subsequently files a Request For Civil Harassment Restraining Order) or the Respondent (the party that the Petitioner filed a Request For Civil Harassment Restraining Order against for whom the Petitioner would like a Civil Harassment Restraining Order entered against, enforced against, etc.), one must always remember that the burden of proof in order to be granted a Civil Harassment Restraining Order is clear and convincing evidence. [Brekke v. Wills, 125 CA4th 1400, 23 CR3d 609 (2005) (clear and convincing evidence found).].

Civil Harassment Restraining Order cases are a lot of work. Civil Harassment Restraining Order cases are never straight forward. Civil Harassment Restraining Order cases are never easy. Civil Harassment Restraining Order cases are never simple. Curveballs are liable to be thrown in these types of cases.

Under the law(s) of the State of California, if a Civil Harassment Restraining Order is granted, the party against whom the Civil Harassment Restraining Order is entered against, enforced against, etc. is subject to criminal law misdemeanor penalties for a violation or violations of said Civil Harassment Restraining Order. A violation or violations could result in either paying a fine, serving jail time, or both.

Too many people believe that they can handle Civil Harassment Restraining Order cases on their own. However, when they realize that they cannot, it is far too late, and the ramifications are insurmountable for them to overcome.

With the above in mind, it is absolutely critical to hire a licensed California Attorney with Civil Harassment Restraining Order experience. A licensed California Attorney with Civil Harassment Restraining Order experience can help the Petitioner or the Respondent in navigating this area of law, how to present the Petitioner’s case or the Respondent’s case, preparing the Petitioner’s case or the Respondent’s case, etc.