PickieChickie
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MOO...Kaine decided to leave and take K with him. TH freaked out, called 911 and at some point made a verbal threat to Kaine regarding using a firearm in some way if he were to remove K.
Regarding the domestic violence laws in Oregon...I have quite a bit of first hand experience with that, but it was from 10 years ago so things may have changed. They don't have to make an arrest unless someone has been assaulted and wants the other person arrested. If a child is witness to physical violence then an arrest will be made. They strongly advocate for one party to leave the residence for 24 hours so that everyone can cool down and I have heard of instances where they make an arrest just to separate the fighting couple. This is just from my experience, and things certainly could have changed. I am now lucky enough to live a life where I am ignorant to these things, thanks to my wonderful husband of 9 years![]()
Any person petitioning the court for a domestic violence restraining or protective order has the right to check the box on the application to request the respondent be required to turn in all their firearms and be restricted from purchasing or possessing a firearm during the duration of the protective order.
The firearm prohibition order was made simply because the box was checked, because it was there and could be checked, not necessarily because of a threat to use a firearm.
In fact, had Terrie threatened Kaine with a firearm on Saturday when the 911 call was placed, as in "I'm going to get a gun and shoot you!", she could have been arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat - a threat which makes the victim fear for their life. Had Terrie pointed a gun at Kaine, she could have been arrested for brandishing a firearm.
So, I don't think we should assume the firearm restriction order is anything more than a precautionary move by Doug, his attorney and the judge.