Q: Question about false restraining order from a girl I have known for only 2 weeks
I met a girl online 2 weeks ago and we went out for drinks a couple of times. We texted back n forth for a few days. Then I met her 2 days ago and we were hanging out in the car when she suddenly walked out of the car and called the cops on me. She said I am trying to hack her phone and harrasing her and following her. I have known the girl for only 2 weeks and have no reason to be doing that. Cops came and I told them everything and they told me I am good to go. Today I got a call from court house saying there is a restraining order against me and I have a court date. I am not sure how to proceed. I did not do anything wrong or harras that girl. I want to know how can I fight my case and also is it possible to file a complaint against the girl for making false accusations and giving me mental stress?
A: You need to hire an attorney and defend this case. An FRO is serious in many ways. You need to show that you have no intent of communicating with her ever again and show the surrounding circumstances so the Judge can understand what is going on.
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