The Nasty Effects of a Domestic Injunction

By: John Guidry II

A criminal history will absolutely kill your chances of getting a job, we all know this. But there’s another grenade that can blow up your clean record–and that’s an injunction.

These nasty things show up on background checks, so you need to fight to make sure this injunction isn’t granted.

If an injunction is granted, Florida Statute 790.233 prohibits the possession of a firearm while you’re under the injunction. So, worst case scenario, folks who have been issued permanent injunctions may never possess a firearm again. What’s worse is that, if your job requires you to have a firearm, like a security guard, TSA agent, police officer, well then an injunction will get you fired.

Most colleges will not accept you if there’s an outstanding injunction. Injunctions can cause trouble at work, I’ve seen this too many times, where the granting of the injunction is just the beginning. The twisting of the knife comes after the injunction is in place, so don’t be shocked if your employer gets word of the injunction.

My concern on having one of these granted is the criminal charges coming out of violating an injunction for accidentally being somewhere that the other person is. These things give way too much power to someone that already doesn’t like you. They can just pick up the phone, “Oh, I saw him nearby me” and you may be arrested soon thereafter. Too much power.

And if all this isn’t bad enough, try finding a place to live while under an injunction. Unfortunately, you will get denied an apartment or rental because injunctions just spell drama, and many apartments and home owner associations won’t approve you when they see this sort of thing on your background.

Don’t let this happen to you, make sure you fight to keep this off your record. Get yourself protected with a good local attorney. I’m John Guidry, and if you’re facing an injunction in Orange County, Seminole, or Osceola County, give me a call, let’s see if we can help you out.

About John Guidry II

John Guidry II is a seasoned criminal defense attorney and founder of the Law Firm of John P. Guidry II, P.A., located in downtown Orlando next to the Orange County Courthouse, where he has practiced for over 30 years. With more than three decades of experience defending clients throughout Central Florida since 1993, Guidry has successfully defended thousands of cases in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake, and Volusia counties. He has built a reputation for his strategic approach to criminal defense, focusing on pretrial motions and case dismissals rather than jury trials.

Guidry earned both his Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from St. Louis University in 1993. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of Florida state criminal charges, with a particular emphasis on achieving favorable outcomes through thorough pretrial preparation and motion practice.

Beyond the courtroom, Guidry is a prolific legal educator who has authored over 400 articles on criminal defense topics. He shares his legal expertise through his popular YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok accounts, where he has built a substantial following of people eager to learn about the law. His educational content breaks down complex legal concepts into accessible information for the general public.

When not practicing law, Guidry enjoys tennis and pickleball, and loves to travel. Drawing from his background as a former recording studio owner and music video producer in the Orlando area, he brings a creative perspective to his legal practice and continues to apply his passion for video production to his educational content.