Facing false abuse accusations is frustrating. Apart from potential criminal charges resulting from false accusations, untrue allegations can also give rise to civil penalties and restrictions in the form of a protection from abuse order, commonly known as a PFA.
What Is a Protection From Abuse Order?
A protection from abuse order is an order of court prohibiting the defendant from speaking or interacting with the plaintiff or plaintiffs. This order is issued and signed by a Court of Common Pleas judge after the plaintiff files a protection from abuse petition.
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