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What Is a Restraining Order in New York, and What Types of Orders of Protection Are Available?

In New York, people often use “restraining order” to mean an order of protection. A criminal court may issue one after an arrest or criminal accusation. 

Family Court may issue one in qualifying family-offense cases involving people with a specified relationship, such as spouses, former partners, relatives, or people who share a child.

An order may direct you to stay away from a person, avoid contact by phone or online, leave a shared home, surrender firearms, or follow other conditions. Courts issue temporary orders while a case is pending and final orders after a case ends. Violating an order of protection can lead to a separate criminal charge. 

Contact the Law Offices of Matthew Cohan immediately if an order affects your home, children, work, or ability to communicate with a family member.

Hire a lawyer with experience defending aggravated unlicensed operation charges and addressing related DMV issues. Matthew Cohan and his team review suspension notices, DMV records, and the evidence concerning your knowledge of the suspension. They also examine the underlying license problems. Contact the Law Offices of Matthew Cohan for a free confidential consultation before entering a plea.

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Look for a New York criminal defense lawyer with experience handling felony theft and violent crime cases. Matthew Cohan and his team examine identification evidence, surveillance footage, witness statements, and allegations involving entry, intent, weapons, or force. His former prosecutor experience informs the firm’s approach to challenging the evidence supporting burglary and robbery charges.

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Legal fees depend on the case stage, number of defendants, and evidence involved, including wiretaps, informants, and financial records. Ask what the fee covers, from detention hearings and negotiations to trial, sentencing, and appeal. The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan offers a free confidential consultation to discuss the allegations and explain the legal work your case requires.

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Smithtown, New York 11787
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