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Understanding Restraining Orders: Requirements, Eligible Crimes, and the Application Procedure

Under Article 57 of the Criminal Code, not all crimes qualify for restraining orders. Only specific offenses, typically involving direct harm, threats, or violation of personal rights, are eligible for these protective measures. Here’s a breakdown of the crimes for which a restraining order can typically be granted:… Read More Understanding Restraining Orders: Requirements, Eligible Crimes, and the Application Procedure

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Understanding a Restraining Order

A restraining order, also known as a protective order, is a legal mandate issued by a court to protect individuals from abuse, harassment, or threats. The order can restrict the abuser from:

Making direct contact (calls, texts, emails, in-person interactions).

Approaching the victim’s home, workplace, or other designated areas.

Harassing, stalking, or intimidating behaviors, even from a distance.

Breaking a restraining order typically leads to legal penalties, which may include fines or jail time, depending on the severity of the violation.… Read More Understanding a Restraining Order

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Legal Definition of Harboring a Criminal

The legal consequences of harboring a criminal in Europe are serious and can include imprisonment, heavy fines, and long-term damage to one’s social and professional life. While individual countries have specific laws governing this offense, the general principle across Europe is that knowingly aiding a criminal is a punishable act with severe repercussions. Legal defenses may be possible, but they depend on the circumstances of each case, such as whether the assistance was given unknowingly or under duress.… Read More Legal Definition of Harboring a Criminal

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