Each year, thousands of protective orders are issued in cases involving certain domestic relationships. Some are tactical weapons to advance illicit objectives; most have merit. Protective orders may have profound implications for work and core civil liberties, such as the right to keep and bear arms. A proven violation can result in a fine, contempt of court charge, and criminal charge. While most of this is somewhat common knowledge now that the Indiana Civil Order Protection Act has been in force for a number of years, all laws are clearly evolving with the needs of the time. One question that is ... Read More