Under Florida law, any individual over the age of 18 claiming to be a victim of violence is eligible to file a restraining order, regardless of the veracity of their claims. In some cases, an alleged victim may also petition a judge for a restraining order over claims of harassment and stalking. Restraining orders have swift and serious repercussions for those whom they are filed against and are extremely difficult to fight without the assistance of a seasoned Florida criminal defense attorney.