Do we need a lawyer?

[Anonymous]

Lawyer here.
Yes get a lawyer. Often the retraining order alleges some type of criminal behavior which the lawyer should be prepared to defend against. What’s in the Order of Protection is just one side of the story. Meanwhile, tell your child to stay off social media 100% and tell him not to talk to anyone about this. Find out also if the school was involved in any way and get those reports and keep a copy of any writing or email etc they sent you or your child. If the school has scheduled and meetings or mediations don’t go to those until you get advice from your lawyer.
This is serious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry your kid is a bully. I hope they have learned an important lesson.

NP here
Probably not. The parents will pay for a lawyer and the kid will get off with a slap on the wrist and the cycle will continue for the rest of their lives. There are very few "redemption" stories among criminals.

Wtf a bully isn't a criminal.

Not that it matters to the advice to OP, but to be clear, a restraining order is a civil order, so getting the order is not a criminal matter; but if it is violated, then it is criminal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have a recommendation for a lawyer in Moco who specializes in juvenile issues?

Felsen and Sargent in Rockville

Attorneys are David Felsen and Jon Sargent

I was just going to recommend David Felsen.

[Anonymous]

If you're in MOCO, it's a 'peace order' for juveniles unless a crime has been committed. It doesn't stay on any kind of record unless there's repeat behavior and it gets escalated. I've been on the other 'side' of this, while schools/parents/students have to make sure the kids are separated, it goes away after the period of time of the peace order. Despite my DC being an assault victim with evidence caught on school CCTV, I feel for you and your family. Kids make mistakes and they deserve space to make amends and do better. Juvenile services will more than likely counsel your DC. At the hearing, there were no lawyers present and the court room we were in was case after case. My DH is an attorney, so we were sort of ready for anything but there was no need. Folks suggesting attorneys are ignorant of the process if it's just a peace order. If there's a crime...highly suggest lawyering up, but that seems obvious.