Personal Protection Orders Work in Michigan

Help for domestic violence victims can come in the form of personal protection orders (PPOs), which many refer to as restraining
orders. The intention behind such orders is to put the brakes on abuse and affording victims with specific protections. PPOs often require alleged abusers to discontinue practices like:

 

●      Contacting the victim – whether that means in person, on the phone, by mail, or electronically.

●      Approaching or following the victim.

●      Entering the victim’s home.

●      Threatening the victim or someone they care about with harm, sexual assault, or death.

●      Coming to the victim’s school or place of employment.

●      Engaging in any additional acts that cause the victim to experience fear.

●      Possessing or purchasing a gun.

 

Violating a restraining order is a separate crime that comes with serious penalties of its own.

 

Learn more regarding domestic violence and assault charges here.

 

Consult a Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Michigan about Your Case 

 

If you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney in Michigan with extensive and specialized experience following an arrest, please consider calling the Ann-Arbor based practice of GLG Michigan.  (734) 263-2780