In some family matters, issues may become particularly heated. In turn, a party’s wish for an order of protection may arise. In Illinois, three types of orders of protection exist: An Emergency Order of Protection is temporary, only lasting from 14-21 days A Temporary Order of Protection is short...
Was George Zimmerman Stalking Trayvon Martin?
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Orders of Protection on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. George Zimmerman's trial has captured the attention of the nation. Zimmerman was charged with second degree murder and manslaughter and found not guilty on both charges. Since the jury's...
Molestation accusations against Michael Jackson: How an order of protection can help prevent sexual abuse
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Orders of Protection on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. According to the news, yet another case has arisen involving the molestation of a minor over the course of many years. This time, the molester happens to be a well-known celebrity-Michael...
Jodi Arias, domestic violence and orders of protection
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Domestic Violence on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. As many of our readers have heard, through watching or reading the news, the Jodi Arias trial has our country buzzing with talk about one of the most brutal and controversial murders...
DCFS and no stalking orders and the Ariel Castro Kidnappings
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Orders of Protection on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Chances are, if you have had access to any source of media within the last week, you have heard the disturbing story of Ariel Castro and the Cleveland kidnappings. At this point, many...
3 Steps for Protecting Yourself From a Stalker: get a no contact order
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Orders of Protection on Monday, February 4, 2013. According to a U.S. Department of Justice study in 2009, 3.3 million people ages 18 or older were stalked in United States during a 1-year time span. Even more shocking, 76% of abused...