would a restraining order hurt me?

[speedallurement]

I got a restraining order wich was a civil harrassment restraining order here in california and was wondering if it would effect me from pursuing a job in law enforcement.
The restraining order is set to expire a couple months before i graduate with a B.A. in Criminal Justice.

She asking for stay away orders. SHe was asking for 100 yards but i argued that she made false statements and accusations so the judge made it a no contact order.

. I was wonding how bad it would hurt.
I also have a misdeneanor for driving without a liscence wich was dropped down to a infraction.

[cntryboy0531]

Yes it's going to hurt.

If it was a Domestic Violence Injunction for Protection (restraining order) it would be a definate no go in Florida.

[mobrien316]

would a restraining order hurt me?

No, it actually helps. It shows you have had prior experience with the court system.

Just as a rough guide for the future, it is possible to think of a question and answer it yourself with a bare minimum of reasoning ability.

[Chef_Au]

Here if you have a restraining order served on you, you are not allowed to possess firearms, even for work. So I think that would rule you out.....

[speedallurement]

its not a domestic violence order. ITs a civil harrassment order. I dont see why in civil court when someone can get a restraining order so easy without providing evidence all they got to say is im scared of this guy i want a restraining order.

[Chef_Au]

Did you contest it?

Someone had to convince a judge and provide reasons as to why an order should be issued, domestic or otherwise. You are now subject to that order because a judge saw fit to issue it and they shared concerns about your behaviour. If you can't accept that fact then that too would also rule you out of a LEO job in my opinion.

[speedallurement]

when the restraining order expires i can own a gun.
The restraining order is soon to expire before i graduate from college.
Its a civil harrassment restraining order. Not a domestic violence order.

[Aota]

I would say the curcumstances of your restraining order will definitely hold you back. In some states a restraining order is nothing more than a civil action that a judge will automatically impose on both parties in certain instances such as a divorce. It is done to prevent either party from liquidating marital assets prior to the final decree of divorce. So a "Restraining Order" per se won't always kill you if it's that kind. But if it's what we call in TX a "Protective Order", then you're screwed.

[cntryboy0531]

when the restraining order expires i can own a gun.
The restraining order is soon to expire before i graduate from college.
Its a civil harrassment restraining order. Not a domestic violence order.

Civil or not, it's going to hurt. If a judge found reason to issue one, particuarly ones that bar your possession and/or ownership of a firearm, then there is quite a reason.

It's going to hurt, even if you can own a gun after it expires.

[Aota]

Did you contest it?

Someone had to convince a judge and provide reasons as to why an order should be issued, domestic or otherwise. You are now subject to that order because a judge saw fit to issue it and they shared concerns about your behaviour. If you can't accept that fact then that too would also rule you out of a LEO job in my opinion.

Agreed. I know that here in the States you have the opportunity for a hearing so that the respondant can contest any and all elements of the order. I'm sure it's the same in Aus.

[speedallurement]

yes i contested all the allegations . She was asking for No contact orders and 100 yard stay away orders from her school and work. The judged dropped it down to just no contact orders. So in reality i can walk right by her and not get arrested. Its only when i make some form of contact by telephone , email or verbal;is when the order is violated. So i believe that the judged believed that i was of no real threat. He just put it up to stop any harrassment.

[Chef_Au]

yes i contested all the allegations . She was asking for No contact orders and 100 yard stay away orders from her school and work. The judged dropped it down to just no contact orders. So in reality i can walk right by her and not get arrested. Its only when i make some form of contact by telephone , email or verbal;is when the order is violated. So i believe that the judged believed that i was of no real threat. He just put it up to stop any harrassment.

Then obviously you need to stop harassing people!!! The judge must have thought you were some threat otherwise the whole thing would have been thrown out.

No matter how many times you try to reword your own question, it would seem you are not going to get validation of your own beliefs here.

[cntryboy0531]

It's still going to hurt. Even if it is a "no contact" order. A judge has found reason to believe that you are in fact harrassing this person, and needs to stop. And since you can't do that on your own, a judge decided that the only way to resolve the situation would be to issue a court order telling you to. That, and the combonation of driving with no Valid DL just shows bad decision making skills on your part.

Again, for the third time, it's going to hurt.

[Aota]

yes i contested all the allegations . She was asking for No contact orders and 100 yard stay away orders from her school and work. The judged dropped it down to just no contact orders. So in reality i can walk right by her and not get arrested. Its only when i make some form of contact by telephone , email or verbal;is when the order is violated. So i believe that the judged believed that i was of no real threat. He just put it up to stop any harrassment.

Either way, your ex must have provided something in the form of evidence (ie. emails, letters, voicemails) that was compelling enough for the judge to order that you are not allowed to have any contact with the woman. I'd say that would raise some eyebrows during a police hiring process.

[speedallurement]

she provided emails. I emailed her . Then she emailed me back telling me to stop emailing her. I emailed her two emails then i stopped. I told the judge that i was difiant but that i became resigned and aware. She files for a restraining order one whole month after i stop emailing her.

But being that i have a B.A. in criminal justice. Would that be able to balance things out. What els should i do.To show the PD that i have learned from my mistakes and and a better individual for the society. Work for corrections? Join the mility.