An AVO for stalking is a court order put in place to protect a person from being stalked. In all Australian states and territories, stalking or intimidation is against the law. You can speak to the police or file for an Apprehended Violence Order or AVO for stalking to protect yourself. What is Stalking? Stalking […]
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How Serious is an AVO: Uncovering 3 Hard Truths for Defendants How serious is an AVO depends on the facts of the situation that led to the order being issued. An AVO is a serious matter as it involves the court intervening in a situation where violence or the threat of violence is present. If
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An apprehended Violence Order (AVO) for emotional abuse is an order put in place by a court to protect a person against a proven act of threat or violence from another person in the form of emotional abuse. Under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW), an AVO is also known as a
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AVO for harassment is a court order created to protect an individual from intimidation or assault by a specific person. Typical Apprehended Violence Orders or AVOs prohibit the defendant from assaulting, harassing, threatening, intimidating, stalking, or damaging the property of the person who sought the order. If the defendant has been charged with an AVO
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