Protect Yourself from a Protection Order – Protect Your Guns
Hunting season is approaching, with the general deer and elk rifle hunt starting around October 10. In Idaho, you need a tag and a valid hunting license to hunt deer legally, likely requiring your rifle. However, a protection order against you will mandate surrendering your guns for its duration—potentially three months or a year, renewable.
Some may file for a protection order just before hunting season to disrupt your plans, as your Second Amendment rights take a backseat to the order. A petition can be filed without an attorney and is likely granted if the judge perceives any harm or imminent threat to the petitioner or their children.
Attorney Kevin J. Waite advises prevention. Avoid giving your spouse or significant other grounds for a protection order by refraining from actions that could be seen as threats, even if exaggerated. Maintain civility at all times. Be cautious with texts, emails, Facebook messages, and cell phone videos, as they are admissible in court. Keep all interactions civil and nonthreatening to protect yourself.
By avoiding ammunition for a protection order, you can enjoy a successful hunting season and fill your freezer with wild game.
Disclaimer: This blog is intended as general information and not as legal advice. Situations are different and may call for different remedies. To deal with a specific situation and make appropriate arrangements for representation and advice, call Kevin J. Waite or another attorney of your choice.
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