If a person is emotional enough/mentally unhinged enough to do something that requires an EPO is the EPO going be effective?

 

I also agree the gun buying background checks are a joke when it comes to mental illness because HIPPA pretty much blocks most of the information needed to make the determination.

 

Also, for the Judges involved, we can't just get into a process where it is all he said/she said when it comes to issuing protective orders.

 

Anyone?

As for the Gun Background Checks I agree 100% on mental illness and I also think that EPO/DVO needs to be keyed into NICS system that approves gun sales.

 

When it comes to the decision of the judges, in this area the judges seem to err on the side of caution and in almost all cases approve EPO's.

If a person is emotional enough/mentally unhinged enough to do something that requires an EPO is the EPO going be effective?

In many cases no, but with an EPO the mere presence of that person is reason enough to call the police and for them to be arrested. So if they show up and you see them in the drive way or parking lot you can call the police immediately without waiting for them to act in an aggressive manner.

If a person is emotional enough/mentally unhinged enough to do something that requires an EPO is the EPO going be effective?

 

It might have prevented him from buying the gun. Also if he violated it before the shooting (by contacting her, threatening her etc) police could have arrested him.

 

In the end though, you are right. It's a piece of paper and it won't stop someone who is dedicated enough.

Much to say about this, but about to meet with domestic violence victim seeking divorce, so will post later.

 

I am very interested to hear what you have to say Hearsay.

I am very interested to hear what you have to say Hearsay.

I took my son to Navy this weekend to see campus and watch game. I suck bad typing on phone so I will grace everyone with my erudite thoughts Monday.

Seemed appropriate to bring up Alisha Waters' story again since today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

 

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/05/09/alisha-waters-survivor-ride-help-others/101461586/

 

"It was Aug. 6, 2013, the day that would forever change Waters’ life. The shots fired left her paralyzed.

 

More than three years later, the Florence woman can recall the incident perfectly. The memories will never leave her. And neither will her courage to survive and help other victims of domestic violence.

 

At 35, she’s still determined to get back the full use of her arms and legs. She has regained enough strength and savvy to maneuver her arms, use the controls of her wheelchair and, sometimes, move her feet from side to side."

 

Keep fighting Alisha!