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SUSAN J. LUCAS
[ndividually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman,
Plaintiffs
[N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V AN[A
NO. 98-6471 C[VIL
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD E. LUCAS, JR.
Defendant
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PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ORDER
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AND NOW, this).I{ day of NOVEMBER, [999, it appearing thatlhe
Protection from Abuse Order entered on November 19, I99'has expired, a rule is issued
upon the Plaintiff, and Cumberland County Sheriff, to show cause why Defendant's guns
should not be returned. Rule returnable on January I I, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom
#5 of the Cumb~rland County Courthouse, Carlisle Pennsylvania.
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Susan J. Lucas
Plaintiff
Edward E. Guido, J.
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Harold E. Lucas, Jr.
Defendant
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Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
For the Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PE~~ISYLVAJ1IA
SUSAN J. LUCAS,
individually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
Plaintiffs
v.
NO. 98-6471 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD E. LUCAS, Jr.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND NOW, this
CONSENT ORDER
,/ ~~day of jl~,~v
, 1998, the
parties and their legal counsel haVing advised this court that an
agreement has been reached with regard to this matter which was
scheduled for a hearing to be held on November 19, 1998 at 10:30
a.m., and having stipulated to the entry of the following order,
pursuant of the terms of that agreement and Stipulation, the
following Protection Order is entered without admission by the
Defendant as to the allegations set forth in the Protection From
Abuse Complaint:
1. The Defendant, although entering into this agreement, does not
admit to the allegations made in this Consent Order.
2. The Defendant is prohibited from abusing or threatening to
abuse the Plaintiffs. 23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6108 (a) (1).
3. The Defendant's obligation to pay financial support to the
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Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, shall be determined in the support
action filed by the said plaintiff in the Office of Domestic
Relations of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The Defendant
is required, under 54324 (relating to inclusion of medical
support) to provide health coverage for the Plaintiff, Susan
J. Lucas. 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108(a) (5).
4. The Defendant is prohibited from having any contact with the
Plaintiffs, including but not limited to prohibiting the
Defendant from entering the residence or place of business,
employment or school of the Plaintiffs and from harassing the
Plaintiffs,
Plaintiffs'
relatives.
23
Pa.C.S.A.
or
56108 (a) (6) .
5. The reasonable losses of the Plaintiffs incurred as the result
of the abuse including medical, dental, relocation and moving
expenses; counseling; loss of earnings or support; cost of
repair or replacement of real or personal property damaged,
destroyed or taken by the Defendant or at the direction of the
Defendant; and other out of pocket expenses for the injuries
sustained, shall be determined as part of any divorce action
which has been, or may hereafter be, instituted between the
Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas and the Defendant, Harold E. Lucas
and the Divorce Master shall be authorized to enter such award
as he or she deems appropriate under the facts and
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circumstances. Further, an a'"ard under this paragraph shall
not ccnstitut", a b.l[ to litigation for civil damages for
alleged injuries sustained from the alleged acts of abuse
giving rise to such an award. if any.
23 ?a.C.S.A.
~6l08 (a) (8) .
6.
The attorneys fees and costs incurred by the Plaintiff in
bringing this action shall be determined as part of any
divorce action which has or may hereafter be instituted
between the Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, and the Defendant,
Harold E. Lucas, and the Divorce Master shall be authorized to
enter such award as he or she deems appropriate under the
facts a~d circumstances. 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56l08(a) (8).
7. The Defendant is prohibited from harassing or stalking the
Plaintiffs, or the Plaintiffs' relatives. 23 Pa.C.S.A.
~6l08 (a) (9) .
8. The Plaintiff/Defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned jointly by the
Defendant and the Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, or owned solely
by the Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, whether in the Defendant's
possession or in the possession of the Plaintiffs. 23
Pa.C.S.A. ~6l08 (a) (10).
9. The Defendant is advised that a violation of this order may
subject the Defendant to:
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iI. Arrest undet- 23 P:\.C.S.A. r,6113;
b. A privclt<.. Crtllllih11 compl,1int under 23 Pa,C.S.A. 56113 .1;
c. A charge of indirect criminal contempt under 23 Pa,C.S.A.
56114, punlshable by imprisonment up to six (6) months
and a fine of $100-$1,000.00;
d. Civil contempt under 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56114.1. Resumption of
co-residence on the part of the Plaintiff and the
Defendant shall not nullify the provisions of this Court
Order.
10. This Order shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year
or until modified or terminated by this Court after nocice or
hearing and, this Order may be extended beyond its original
expiration date if this Court finds that the Defendant has
committed an act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or
practice that indicates continued risk of harm to the
Plaintiff.
11. This Order shall be docketed in the Office of the
Prothonotary.
The Plaintiffs' attorney shall provide the
parties with a certified copy of this Order.
12. The Silver Springs Township Police Department and the
Pennsylvania State Police shall be provided with a certified
copy of this Order.
13. This order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency
where a violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal
contempt without warrant upon probably cause that this Order
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has been violated, whether or not the violation is committed
in the presence uf the police officer. In the event an arrest
is made under thilJ sect ion, the Defendant shall be taken
without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the
Order. When that court is unavailable, the Defendant shall be
taken before the appropriate District Justice pursuant to 23
Pa. C.S.A. 56113.
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IN TilE CCJllRT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CllMBEI<!.ANlJ, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN J. LUCAS,
individuallv and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
plaintiffs
v.
NO.
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HAROLD E. LUCAS
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
n"VuK~!IPROTECTION FROM ABUSE
1'EM2OR.ARL2B.OTECTIOfLOJWER
AND NOW, this /3M day of AlO VE.n/JE/2..
, 1998, upon
presentation and consideration of the within petition and upon
finding that the plaintiffs, SUSAN J. LUCAS and her minor children
David Lehman, Jr. and Jessica Lehman, are in immediate and present
danger of abuse from the Defendant, HAROLD E. LUCAS, the following
Temporary Order is entered:
1. The Defendant, HAROLD E. LUCAS, is hereby enj oined from
physically abusing the Plaintiffs, or placing them, or any of
them, in fear of abuse.
2. The Defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct
contact with the Plaintiffs including, but not limited to,
personal contact and/or telephone, oral, and written
communications, whether at their residence, place of
employment or elsewhere in this Commonwealth.
3. The Defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
Plaintiffs and from harassing the Plaintiffs' relatives.
4. The Defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging, destroying
or selling any property owned jointly by the parties or owned
solely by the Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, located at the
parties' marital residence situate at 121 Tuckahoe Road,
Dillsburg, PA 17019, or from damaging that residence or any
part thereof.
5. A violation of this order may subject the Defendant to.
a. Arrest under 23 Pa.C.s.A. 56113;
b. A private criminal complaint under 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56113.1;
c. A charge of indirect criminal contempt under 23 Pa.C.S.A.
56114, punishable by imprisonment up to six (6) months
and a fine of $100-$1,000.00;
d. Civil contempt under 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56114.1. Resumption of
co-residence on the part of the Plaintiff and the
Defendant shall not nullify the provisions of this Court
Order.
6. This Order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated
by the Court after notice or hearing and, can be extended
beyond its original expiration date if the court finds that
the Defendant has committed another act of abuse or has
engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued risk
or harm to the Plaintiff.
7.
A hearing on this Complaint is to be held on the
NQy~/Jt:1[ 1998, at/():,JO O'clock
/9-t:1l day
A.M.
Courtroom No.
..5
Cumberland Courthouse, Carlisle,
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill, PA 17011
PHONE 1717) 737-0100
FAX (717) 975-0697
10#32112
Pennsylvania. The Defendant, Harold E. Lucas, shall appear on
that date at that time and place and preferably with counsel
representing him.
8. The Plaintiff may proceed without the prepayment of fees
pending a further order after the hearing.
9. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the Plaintiff's request and without the pre-
payment of fees, but service may also be accomplished under
any applicable Rule of Civil Procedure.
10. This Order shall be docketed in the Office of the Prothonotary
and forwarded to the Sheriff for service. The Prothonotary
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I N TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE/PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
SUSAN J. LUCAS,
individually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
Plaint if f s
HAROLD E. LUCAS
Defendant
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt
action after this Complaint, Order and Notice are served, by
appearing personally or by an attorney at the hearing scheduled by
the Court and presenting to the Court your defenses or objections
to the claims set forth against you..
YOU ARE WARNED that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without you and a judgment or order may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any amount claimed in the
Complaint or for any other relief requested by the Plaintiff. You
may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill, PA 17011
PHONE 1717) 737.0100
FAX 17171975.0697
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
344S TRINOlE ROAD
CAMP Hill, PA 17011
PHONE 1717)737.0100
FAX 17171975-0697
10#32112
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEIIS OF
CUMBERL/lND, PENNSYLVANIII
SUSAN J. LUCAS,
individually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
Plaintiffs
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE/PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
v.
HAROLD E. LUCAS
Defendant
COMPLAt~ PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ACT
AND NOW, this \ ?:,~
day of NoYernb.e1::, 199B, comes the
plaintiff, Susan J/ Lucas, individually and on behalf of her minor
children, by her attorney, DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE, who files
this Complaint for a Protection from Abuse Order and represents
that:
COUNT t. ABUSE
1. The Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, is an adult individual residing
at an undisclosed residence in cumberland County, pennsylvania
with her minor children, David Lehman, Jr. and Jessica Lehman,
the other Plaintiffs herein.
2.
The Defendant, Harold E. Lucas
is an adult individual
residing at 121 Tuckahoe Road, Dillsburg, York County,
Franklin Township, pennsylvania.
3. The parties are husband and wife having been married on May
1990 by a common law marriage and on September 20, 1993.
4. The parties have no children born of this marriage.
5. The Plaintiff requests the entry of a protection from abuse
order because of the abuse perpetrated by the Defendant upon
the Plaintiff.
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill, PA 17011
PHONE 17171 737.0100
FAX 17171 975.0697
10#32112
8. The aforesaid abuDc perpetrated by the Defendant consisted of
the following:
a. In 1997 at the parties' marital residence after the
parties had an argument and the Plaintiff was trying to
make up with him, the Defendant pushed the Plaintiff away
and put his fist in her face telling her that if she did
not get out of his face she would end up on the floor
crying with a bloody nose.
b. In 1995 after the Plaintiff has back surgery, when the
Plaintiff was in bed and clutching at the covers, the
Defendant grabbed the covers away from her so hard that
it caused the drain in her back at the location of the
surgery to be dislodged and blood drain from the surgery
site.
c. Approximately 4 years ago the Defendant told the
Plaintiff that he would put a bullet between her eyes
because she had taken a dog to the humane society due to
the Defendant's refusal to assist in the care of the
animal and the animal not being capable of being kennel
trained.
d. During the first week of November 1998, the Defendant
again told the Plaintiff that he wold put a bullet
through her head. This threat has been made on numerous
occasions whenever the Defendant becomes angry and does
not get his own way.
e. On or about November 9, 1998, the Defendant told the
Plaintiff, David Lehman, Jr., that he was going to smash
his face beyond recognition. This occurred the night
after the Defendant had gotten angry at the Plaintiff,
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE 17171 737-0100
FAX 1717) 975.0697
10#32112
David Lehman, Jr. due to the fact that his father had not
replaced a coat that had been stolen from him the
prev ious year.
This incident was witnessed by the
Plaintiff, Jessica Lehman who became frightened thereby.
After this the Plaintiff David Lehman, Jr. slept in his
room with a baseball bat because he feared for his
safety.
f. The Defendant has continuously been abusive to the
parties' animals, including but not limited to not
providing them with adequate care, keeping them in pens
and cages that were improper and unclean and kicking the
dogs repeatedly whenever they displeased him
g. In the early 1990's when the parties were living at their
previous marital residence located at 131 South York
Street, Dillsburg, PA, the Defendant locked the Plaintiff
and her 3 children out of the house causing them to have
to sleep on the porch for the evening,
h. On one occasion when the Defendant was rifling through
the Plaintiff's private divorce and support papers and
the Plaintiff requested that he provide the same to her
and not look at them, the Defendant refused to give her
the papers and in an attempt to keep them from her
elbowed her beneath her eye causing it to bruise.
i. In 1994 after the Plaintiff had left the marital
residence the Defendant followed her to her brother-in-
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laws home where she was to performing cleaning and when
she would not let him in the home he made a vulgar
gesture at her and then ripped the wires out of her car
so that she could not use it.
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAO
CAMP Hill. PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737-0100
FAX (717) 975.0697
ID # 32112
9. As a result of the aforesaid actions of the Defendant, the
Plaintiff has a reasonable fear for her safety and needs the
protection of the Court under the above-captioned Act.
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10. The Plaintiff is employed at Stephenson's Flowers and Myers
Funeral Home and earns an estimated net monthly income of
$1345.97.
11. The Defendant is employed at the Pennsylvania State
Correctional Institute and earns an estimated net monthly
income of $2409.65.
12. The Defendant has a duty to support the Plaintiff, Susan J.
Lucas.
13. The Plaintiff cannot provide for her needs until such time as
a support order is entered.
14. The Plaintiff has or will file a complaint for support against
the Defendant with the Domestic Relations office within ten
(10) days of the entry of a final order in this case.
COUNT IV. COSTS AND ATTORNEYS FEES
15. The Plaintiff has incurred costs in this action and requests
that the costs of this action be assessed against the
Defendant.
16. The Plaintiff has retained the services of a private attorney
to represent her in this action is not capable of paying for
said attorney and requests this court to award her the
reasonable attorney's fees that she incurs in the estimated
amount of $800.00.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter an order:
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a. Prohiblting the Defendolnt fl'om olbusing the Plaintiff and
her minor children.
d.
23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108 (a) (1);
b. With the consent of the Plaintiff, ordering the Defendant
to provide suitable alternative housing for the Plaintiff
and minor children. 23 Pa.C.S.A. !i6l08(a) (2)01' (3);
c. After a hearing in accordance with !i6107(a), directing
the Defendant to pay financial support to the Plaintiff,
Susan J. Lucas, requiring the Defendant, under !i4324
(relating to inclusion of medical support) to provide
heal th coverage for the Plaintiff; and directing the
Defendant to pay all of the un-reimbursed medical
expenses of the Plaintiff or to the provider or to the
Plaintiff when he or she has paid for the medical
treatment. The provisions of this paragraph shall be
temporary and the Plaintiff shall be required to file an
complaint for under the provisions of Chapter 43
(relating to support matters generally) and 45 (relating
to reciprocal enforcement of support orders) support
within two (2) weeks of the entry of the final protective
order. If a complaint for support is not filed, the
provisions of this paragraph requiring the Defendant to
pay support shall be void. Further, when there is a
Subsequent ruling on a complaint for support, the
provisions of this paragraph requiring the Defendant to
pay support shall expire.
23 Pa.C.S.A. !i6l08 (a) (5);
PrOhibiting the Defendant from having any contact with
the Plaintiff, including but not limited to prohibiting
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE 17171737.0100
FAX (7171975-0697
10#32112
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the Defendant from entenng the residence or place of
businesB, employment or Dchool of the Plaintiff or the
minol" c:hildren and from harassing the Plaintiff, the
minor children or Plaintiff's relatives, or from having
any contact with the Plaintiff or her relatives by phone,
oral or written communication.
23 Pa.C.S.A. %108(a) (6);
e. Directing the Defendant to temporarily relinquish to the
Sheriff the Defendant's weapons which have been used or
threatened to be used in an incident of abuse against the
Plaintiff or any of the parties' minor children and
prohibiting the Defendant from acquiring or possessing
any other weapon for the duration of the order and
requiring the Defendant to relinquish to the Sheriff any
firearms license the Defendant may possess. Any order
entered pursuant to this request shall provide for the
return of the weapons and any firearm license to the
Defendant subject to any restrictions or conditions as
the Court shall deem appropriate to protect the Plaintiff
or the minor children from further abuse through the use
of the weapons. Further a copy of the Court's order
shall be transmitted to the chief or head of the police
force or police department of the applicable muniCipality
and to the Sheriff of the County of which the Defendant
is a resident.
23 Pa.C.S.A. 1l6108(a) (7)
f. Directing the Defendant to pay for the reasonable losses
of the Plaintiff incurred as the result of the abuse
inClUding medical,
dental,
relocation and moving
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill. PA 17011
PHONE (7171737.0100
FAX (717) 975.0697
10#32112
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VERIFICATION
SUSAN J. LUCAS vel'! f it'n that the ntiltem(!/1tn made in this
PROTECTION FROr.l ABUSE C014PLAINT dn" L t.Ue itnd correct. SUSAN J.
LUCAS understands that (alse statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.G. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737.0100
FAX (717) 975.0697
10#32112
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF.
3'l48 TAINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL. PA 17011
PHONE (7171737~100
FAX (7171975~697
10 #32112
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN J. LUCAS,
individually and on behalf
of her minor children.
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
Plaintiffs
v.
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!'.AROLD E, LUCAS
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CliC~CS/PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
TF.MPORARV PROTECTION ORDER
AIm NOW, this \ ~ -\--.. day of \...JOv~"'" b.vv
, 1998, upon
presentation and consideration of the within petition and upon
finding that the Plaintiffs, SUSk~ J. LUCAS and her minor children
David Lehman, Jr. and Jessica Lehman, are in immediate and present
d~~ger of abuse from the Defendant, WL~OLD E. LUCAS, the following
Temporary Order is entered:
1. The Defendant, H.ll.ROLD E. LUC.r,.S, is hereby enj oined from
physically abusing the Plaintiffs, or placing them, or any of
them, in fear of abuse.
2. The Defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct
contact with the Plaintiffs including, but not limited to,
personal contact and/ or telephone,
oral,
and written
communications,
whether at their residence, place of
3.
employment or elsewhere in this Commonwealth.
The Defendant is enj oined from harassing and stalking the
Plaintiffs and from harassing the Plaintiffs' relatives.
The Defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging, destroying
or selling any property owned jointly by the parties or owned
solely by the Plaint if f, Susan J. Lucas, located at the
parties' marital residence situate at 121 Tuckahoe Road,
4.
Dillsburg, ~A 17019, or from damaging that residence or any
part thereof.
5. A violation of this order may subject the Defendant tOI
a. Arrest under 23 Pa.C.S.A. 561131
b. A private criminal complaint under 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56113.11
c. A charge of indirect criminal contempt under 23 Pa.C.S.A.
56114, punishable by imprisonment up to six (6) months
and a fine of $100-$1.000.001
d. Civil contempt under 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56114.1. Resumption of
co-residence on the part of the Plaintiff and the
Defendant shall not nullify the provisions of this Court
Order.
6. This Order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated
by the Court after notice or hearing and, can be extended
beyond its original expiration date if the court finds that
the Defendant has committed another act of abuse or has
engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued risk
or harm to the Plaintiff.
7.
A hearing on this
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Complaint is to be held on the
1998, at 10'. 3ll 0' clock
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ICli'- day of
A .M. in
Courtroom No.
, Cumberland Courthouse, Carlisle,
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HIll, PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737.0100
FAX 1717) 975.0697
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Pennsylvania. The Defendant, Harold E. Lucas, shall appear on
that date at that time and place and preferably with counsel
representing him.
8. The Plaintiff may proceed without the prepayment of fees
pending a further order after the hearing.
9. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the ~laintiff's request and without the pre-
payment of fees, but service may also be accomplished under
any applicable Rule of Civil Procedure.
10. This Order shall be docketed in the Office of the Prothonotary
and forwarded to the Sheriff for service. The Prothonotary
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shall not send a copy of this order to the Defendant by mail.
11. The Pennsylvania State Police shall be provided with a
certified copy of this order by the Plaintiff's attorney.
This order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency
where a violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal
contempt without warrant upon probably cause that this order
has been violated, whether or not the violation is committed
in the presence of the police officer. In the event an arrest
is made under this section, the Defendant shall be taken
without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the
Order. When that court is unavailable, the Defendant shall be
taken before the appropriate District Justice pursuant to 23
Pa. C. S.A. ~6113.
BY THE COURT:
Date: \ \ II?, /'1 S<'
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill. PA 17011
PHONE 1717) 7.37,0100 I
FAX (717) 975-0697
10 lit 32112
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OIANE G.RADCUFF
344a TRINOLE ROAO
CAMP HILL. PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737-0100
FAX (717) 975-0697
10 # 32112
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN J. LUCAS,
individually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
Plaintiffs
v.
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE/PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
HAROLD E. LUCAS
Defendant
NOTTeE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt
action after this Complaint, Order and Notice are served, by
appearing personally or by an attorney at the hearing scheduled by
the Court and presenting to the Court your defenses or objections
to the claims set forth against you..
YOU ARE WARNED that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without you and a judgment or order may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any amount claimed in the
Complaint or for any other relief requested by the Plaintiff. You
may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN J, LUCAS.
individually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman. Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
Plaintiffs
v.
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE/PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
HAROLD E. LUCAS
Defendant
COMPLAINT {INnER PROTF.CTTON FROM ABUSE ACT
AND NOW,
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comes the
this
N'nV'~mhpr,
1998,
Plaintiff, Susan J/ Lucas, individually and on behalf of her minor
children, by her attorney, DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE, who files
this Complaint for a Protection from Abuse Order and represents
that:
COUN'l' I. ARUSF.
1. The Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas. is an adult individual residing
at an undisclosed residence in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
with her minor children, David Lehman, Jr. and Jessica Lehman,
the other Plaintiffs herein.
2.
The Defendant, Harold E. Lucas
is an adul t individual
residing at 121 Tuckahoe Road, Dillsburg, York County,
Franklin Township, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are husband and wife having been married on May
1990 by a common law marriage and on September 20, 1993.
4. The parties have no children born of this marriage.
5. The Plaintiff requests the entry of a protection from abuse
order because of the abuse perpetrated by the Defendant upon
the Plaintiff.
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINPLE ROAD
CAMP HILL. PA 17011
PHONE (717)737-0100
FAX (717)975-0697
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8. The aforesaid abuse perpetrated by the Defendant consisted of
the following:
a. In 1997 at the parties' marital residence after the
parties had an argument and the Plaintiff was trying to
make up with him, the Defendant pushed the Plaintiff away
and put his fist in her face telling her that if she did
not get out of his face she would end up on the floor
crying with a bloody nose.
b. In 1995 after the Plaintiff has back surgery, when the
Plaintiff was in bed and clutching at the covers, the
Defendant grabbed the covers away from her so hard that
it caused the drain in her back at the location of the
surgery to be dislodged and blood drain from the surgery
site.
c. Approximately 4 years ago the Defendant told the
Plaintiff that he would put a bullet between her eyes
because she had taken a dog to the humane society due to
the Defendant's refusal to assist in the care of the
animal and the animal not being capable of being kennel
trained.
d. During the first week of November 1998, the Defendant
again told the Plaintiff that he wold put a bullet
through her head. This threat has been made on numerous
occasions whenever the Defendant becomes angry and does
not get his own way.
e. On or about November 9, 1998, the Defendant told the
Plaintiff, David Lehman, Jr., that he was going to smash
his face beyond recognition. This occurred the night
after the Defendant had gotten angry at the Plaintiff,.
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David Lehman, Jr. due to the fact that his father had not
replaced a coat that had been stolen from him the
previous year. This incident was witnessed by the
Plaintiff, Jessica Lehman who became frightened thereby.
After this the Plaintiff David Lehman, Jr. slept in his
room with a baseball bat because he feared for his
safety.
f. The Defendant has continuously been abusive to the
part~es' animals, including but not limited to not
providing them with adequate care, keeping them in pens
and cages that were improper and unclean and kicking the
dogs repeatedly whenever they displeased him
g. In the early 1990's when the parties were living at their
previous marital residence located at 131 South York
Street, Dillsburg, PA, the Defendant locked the Plaintiff
and her 3 children out of the house causing them to have
to sleep on the porch for the evening.
h. On one occasion when the Defendant was rifling through
the Plaintiff's private divorce and support papers and
the Plaintiff requested that he provide the same to her
and not look at them, the Defendant refused to give her
the papers and in an attempt to keep them from her
elbowed her beneath her eye causing it to bruise.
i. In 1994 after the plaintiff had left the marital
residence the Defendant followed her to her brother-in-
laws home where she was to performing cleaning and when
she would not let him in the home he made a vulgar
gesture at her and then ripped the wires out of her car
so that she could not use it.
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINOLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE 1717) 737.0100
FAX (717) 975.0697
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As a result of the aforesaid actions of the Defendant, the
Plaintiff has a reasonable fear for her safety and needs the
protection of the Court under the above-captioned Act.
COUNT TTT. RUPPORT
10. The Plaintiff is employed at Stephenson's Flowers and Myers
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Funeral Home and earns an estimated net monthly i~come of
$1345.97.
11. The Defendant is employed at the pennsyl vania State
Correctional Institute and earns an estimated net mC?nthly
income of $2409.65.
12. The Defendant has a duty to support the Plaintiff, Susan J.
Lucas.
13. The Plaintiff cannot provide for her needs until such time as
a support order is entered.
14. The Plaintiff has or will file a complaint for support against
the Defendant with the Domestic Relations office within ten
(10) days of the entry of a final order in this case.
COUNT TV. COSTS AND ATTORNF.YR FF.F.R
15. The Plaintiff has incurred costs in this action and requests
that the costs of this action be assessed against the
Defendant.
16. The Plaintiff has retained the services of a private attorney
to represent her in this action is not capable of paying for
said attorney and requests this court to award her the
reasonable attorney's fees that she incurs in the estimated
amount of $800.00.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter an order:
DIANE G. RADCUFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL. PA 17011
PHONE (7171737.0100
FAX (717)975-0697
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PHONE (717) 737.0TOO
FAX (717) 975-0697
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a.
Prohibiting the Defendant from abusing the Plaintiff and
her minor children.
23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108 (a) (1);
With the consent of the Plaintiff, ordering the Defendant
to provide suitable alternative housing for the Plaintiff
and minor children. 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108(a) (2)or (3);
After a hearing in accordance with 56107(a), directing
the Defendant to pay financial support to the Plaintiff,
Susan J. Lucas, requiring the Defendant, under !i4324
(relating to inclusion of medical support) to provide
health coverage for the Plaintiff; and directing the
Defendant to pay all of the un-reimbursed medical
expenses of the Plaintiff or to the provider or to the
Plaintiff when he or she has paid for the medical
treatment. The provisions of this paragraph shall be
temporary and the Plaintiff shall be required to file an
complaint for under the provisions of Chapter 43
(relating to support matters generally) and 45 (relating
to reciprocal enforcement of support orders) support
within two (2) weeks of the entry of the final protective
order. If a complaint for support is not filed, the
provisions of this paragraph requiring the Defendant to
pay support shall be void. Further, when there is a
subsequent ruling on a complaint for support, the
provisions of this paragraph requiring the Defendant to
pay support shall expire.
23 Pa.C.S .A. 56108 (a) (5);
Prohibiting the Defendant from having any contact with
the Plaintiff, including but not limited to prohibiting
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the Defendant from entering the residence or place of
business, employment or school of the Plaintiff or the
minor children and from harassing the Plaintiff, the
minor children or Plaintiff's relatives, or from having
any contact with the Plaintiff or her relatives by phone,
oral or written communication.
23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6108(a) (6);
e. Directing the Defendant to temporarily relinquish to the
Sheriff the Defendant's weapons which have been used or
threatened to be used in an incident of abuse against the
Plaintiff or any of the parties' minor children and
prohibiting the Defendant from acquiring or possessing
any other weapon for the duration of the order and
requiring the Defendant to relinquish to the Sheriff any
firearms license the Defendant may possess. Any order
entered pursuant to this request shall provide for the
return of the weapons and any firearm license to the
Defendant subj ect to any restrictions or conditions as
the Court shall deem appropriate to protect the Plaintiff
or the minor children from further abuse through the use
of the weapons. Further a copy of the Court's order
shall be transmitted to the chief or head of the police
force or police department of the applicable municipality
and to the Sheriff of the County of which the Defendant
is a resident.
23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6108(a) (7)
f. Directing the Defendant to pay for the reasonable losses
of the Plaintiff incurred as the result of the abuse
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL. PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737.0100
FAX (717) 975.0697
10#32112
including medical, dental,
relocation and moving
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expenses; counseling; loss of earnings or support; cost
of repair or replacement of real or personal property
damaged, destroyed or taken by the Oefendant or at the
direction of the Defendant; and other out of pocket
expenses for the injuries sustained. An award under this
paragraph shall not constitute a bar to litigation for
civil damages for injuries sustained from the acts of
abuse giving rise to the award or a finding of contempt
under this chapter.
23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108 (a) (8);
g. Directing the Defendant to pay for the attorneys fees and
costs incurred by the Plaintiff in bring this action.
23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108(a) (8);
h. Prohibiting the Defendant from harassing or stalking the
Plaintiff, the minor children or the Plaintiff's
relatives.
23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108 (a) (9);
i. For such other and further relief as may be appropriate.
23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108(a) (10);
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Tr' Ie Road
J. 1, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0695
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Plaintiff
DIANE G. RADCUFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HIll. PA 17011
PHONE 1717)737.0100
FAX (717)975.0697
10 #32112
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VERIFICATION
SUSAN J. LUCAS verifies that the statements made in this
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE COMPLAINT are true and correct. SUSAN J.
LUCAS understands that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TIlINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL. PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737.Q100
FAX (717) 975.Q697
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN J. LUCAS,
individually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
Plaintiffs
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
~"QRCE/PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
HAROLD E. LUCAS
Defendant
TF.MPORARY PROTF.CTTON ORDER
AND NOW, this I'?' +--day of k:)o~t'Y\ ~
, 1998, upon
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINOlE ROAD
CAMP Hill, PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737.0100
FAX 1717) 975.0697
10 #32112
presentation and consideration of the within Petition and upon
finding that the Plaintiffs, SUSAN J. LUCAS and her minor children
David Lehman, Jr. and Jessica Lehman, are in immediate and present
danger of abuse from the Defendant, HAROLD E. LUCAS, the fOllowing
Tempcrary Order is entered:
1. The Defendant, HAROLD E. LUCAS, is hereby enj oined from
physically abusing the Plaintiffs, or placing them, or any of
them, in fear of abuse.
2. The Defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct
contact with the Plaintiffs inClUding, but not limited to,
personal contact and/or telephone, oral, and written
communications, whether at their residence, place of
employment or elsewhere in this Commonwealth.
3. The Defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
Plaintiffs and from harassing the Plaintiffs' relatives.
4. The Defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging, destroying
or selling any property owned jointly by the parties or owned
solely by the Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, located at the
parties' marital residence situate at 121 Tuckahoe Road,
Dillsburg, PA 17019, or from damaging that residence or any
part thereof.
S. A violation of this order may subject the Defendant to:
a. Arrest under 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56113;
b. A private criminal complaint under 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56113.1;
c. A charge of indirect criminal contempt under 23 Pa.C.S.A.
56114, punishable by imprisonment up to six (6) months
and a fine of $100-$1,000.00;
d. Civil contempt under 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56114.1. Resumption of
co-residence on the part of the Plaintiff and the
Defendant shall not nullify the provisions of this Court
Order.
6. This Order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated
by the Court after notice or hearing and, can be extended
beyond its original expiration date if the court finds that
the Defendant has committed another act of abuse or has
engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued risk
or harm to the Plaintiff.
7.
A hearing on this
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ComplaiDt is to be held on the
1998, at fO;~Q o'clock
~ay of
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Courtroom No.
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Cumberland Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania. The Defendant, Harold E. Lucas, shall appear on
that date at that time and place and preferably with counsel
representing him.
8. The Plaintiff may proceed without the prepayment of fees
pending a further order after the hearing.
9. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the Plaintiff's request and without the pre-
payment of fees, but service may also be accomplished under
any applicable Rule of Civil Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the Office of the Prothonotary
and forwarded to the Sheriff for service, The Prothonotary
10.
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE 17171737.0100
FAX 17171 975.0697
ID # 32112
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shall not send a copy of this order to the Defendant by mail.
11. The Pennsylvania State Pollce sholl be provided with a
certified copy of this order by the Plaintiff's attorney.
This order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency
where a violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal
contempt without warrant upon probably cause that this order
has been violated, whether or not the violation is committed
in the presence of the police officer. In the event an arrest
is made under this section, the Defendant shall be taken
without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the
Order. When that court is unavailable, the Defendant shall be
taken before the appropriate District Justice pursuant to 23
Pa. C. S.A. 56113.
BY THE COURT:
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill. PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737.0100
FAJ< 1717) 975.0697
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN J. LUCAS.
individually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
plaintiffs
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HAROLD E. LUCAS
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE/PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt
action after this Complaint, Order and Notice are served, by
appearing personally or by an attorney at the hearing scheduled by
the Court and presenting to the Court your defenses or objections
to the claims set forth against you..
YOU ARE WARNED that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without you and a judgment or order may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any amount claimed in the
Complaint or for any other relief requested by the Plaintiff. You
may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION ,',
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill, PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737.0100
FAX (717)975.0697
ID # 32112
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN J. LUCAS,
individually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
Plaintiffs
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HAROLD E. LUCAS
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE/PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
COMPLAINT UNDER PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ACT
AND NOW, this
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day of Novpmhpr, 1998, comes the
Plaintiff, Susan J/ Lucas, individually and on behalf of her minor
children, by her attorney, DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE, who files
this Complaint for a Protection from Abuse Order and represents
that:
COUNT I.
ABUSE
1. The Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, is an adult individual residing
at an undisclosed residence in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
with her minor children, David Lehman, Jr. and Jessica Lehman,
the other Plaintiffs herein.
The Defendant, Harold E. Lucas is an adul t individual
2.
residing at 121 Tuckahoe Road, Dillsburg, York County,
Franklin Township, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are husband and wife having been married on May
1990 by a common law marriage and on September 20, 1993.
4.
5.
The parties have no children born of this marriage.
The Plaintiff requests the entry of a protection from abuse
order because of the abuse perpetrated by the Defendant upon
the Plaintiff.
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill. PA 17011
PHONE 17171737.0100
FAX (717) 975.0697
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3448 TAINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill. PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737-0100
FAX (717) 975-0697
ID.. 32112
8. The aforesaid abuse perpetrated by the Defendant consisted of
the following:
a. In 1997 at the parties' marital residence after the
parties had an argument and the Plaintiff was trying to
make up with him. the Defendant pushed the Plaintiff away
and put his fist in her face telling her that if she did
not get out of his face she would end up on the floor
crying with a bloody nose.
b. In 1995 after the Plaintiff has back surgery, when the
Plaintiff was in bed and clutching at the covers, the
Defendant grabbed the covers away from her so hard that
it caused the drain in her back at the location of the
surgery to be dislodged and blood drain from the surgery
site.
c. Approximately 4 years ago the Defendant told the
Plaintiff that he would put a bullet between her eyes
because she had taken a dog to the humane society due to
the Defendant's refusal to assist in the care of the
animal and the animal not being capable of being kennel
trained.
d. During the first week of November 1998, the Defendant
again told the Plaintiff that he wold put a bullet
through her head. This threat has been made on numerous
occasions whenever the Defendant becomes angry and does
not get his own way.
e. On or about November 9, 1998, the Defendant told the
Plaintiff, David Lehman, Jr., that he was going to smash
his face beyond recognition. This occurred the night
after the Defendant had gotten angry at the Plaintiff,
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737-0100
FAX 17171975-0697
ID#32112
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David Lehman, Jr. due to the fact that his father had not
replaced a coat that had be~'n stolen from him the
previous Jrear. This Incident was witnessed by the
Plaintiff, Jessica Lehman who became frightened thereby.
After this the Plaintiff David Lehman, Jr. slept in his
room with a baseball bat because he feared for his
safety.
The Defendant has continuously been abusive to the
parties' animals, including but not limited to not
providing them with adequate care, keeping them in pens
and cages that were improper and unclean and kicking the
dogs repeatedly whenever they displeased him
In the early 1990's when the parties were living at their
previous marital residence located at 131 South York
Street, Dillsburg, PA, the Defendant locked the Plaintiff
and her 3 children out of the house causing them to have
to sleep on the porch for the evening.
On one Occasion when the Defendant was rifling through
the Plaintiff's private divorce and support papers and
the Plaintiff requested that he provide the same to her
and not look at them, the Defendant refused to give her
the papers and in an attempt to keep them from her
elbowed her beneath her eye causing it to bruise.
In 1994 after the Plaintiff had left the marital
residence the Defendant followed her to her brother-in_
laws home where she was to performing cleaning and when
she would not let him in the home he made a vulgar
gesture at her and then ripped the wires out of her car
so that she could not Use it.
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9. As a result of the aforesaid actions of the Defendant, the
Plaintiff has a reasonable fear for her safety and needs the
protection of the Court under the above-captioned Act.
COUNT III. SUPPO~
10. The plaintiff is employed at Stephenson's Flowers and Myers
Funeral Home and earns an estimated net monthly income of
$1345.97.
11. The Defendant is employed at the pennsyl vania State
Correctional Institute and eRrns an estimated net monthly
income of $2409.65.
12. The Defendant has a duty to support the Plaintiff, Susan J.
Lucas.
13. The Plaintiff cannot provide for her needs until such time as
a support order is entered.
14. The Plaintiff has or will file a complaint for support against
the Defendant with the Domestic Relations office within ten
(10) days of the entry of a final order in this case.
COUNT IV. COSTS AND ATTORNEYS FEES
15. The Plaintiff has incurred costs in this action and requests
that the costs of this action be assessed against the
Defendant.
16. The Plaintiff has retained the services of a private attorney
to represent her in this action is not capable of paying for
said attorney and requests this court to award her the
reasonable attorney's fees that she incurs in the estimated
amount of $800.00.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter an order:
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill, PA 17011
PHONE 17171 737-0100
FAX 17171 975-0697
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill, PA 17011
PHONE (717) 737-0100
FAX (7171975.0697
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a. Prohibiting th~ Defendant from abusing the Plaintiff and
her minor children.
23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108 (a) (1);
b. With the consent of the Plaintiff, ordering the Defendant
to provide suitable alternative housing for the Plaintiff
and minor children. 23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108 (a) (2)or (3);
c. After a hearing in accordance with 56107{a), directing
the Defendant to pay financial support to the Plaintiff,
Susan J. Lucas, requiring the Defendant, under 54324
(relating to inclusion of medical support) to provide
health coverage for the Plaintiff; and directing the
Defendant to pay all of the un-reimbursed medical
expenses of the Plaintiff or to the provider or to the
Plaintiff when he or she has paid for the medical
treatment. The provisions of this paragraph shall be
temporary and the Plaintiff shall be required to file an
complaint for under the provisions of Chapter 43
(relating to support matters generally) and 45 (relating
to reciprocal enforcement of support orders) support
within two (2) weeks of the entry of the final protective
order. If a complaint for support is not filed, the
provisions of this paragraph requiring the Defendant to
pay support shall be void. Further, when there is a
subsequent ruling on a complaint for support, the
provisions of this paragraph requiring the Defendant to
pay support shall expire.
23 Pa.C.S.A. 56108 (a) (5);
Prohibiting the Defendant from having any contact with
the Plaintiff, including but not limited to prohibiting
d.
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the Defendant from entering the residence or place of
business, employment or school of the Plaintiff or the
minor children and from harassing the Plainti ff. the
minor children or Plaintiff's relatives, or from having
any contact with the Plaintiff or her relatives by phone,
oral or written communication.
23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6108 (a) (6);
e. Directing the Defendant to temporarily relinquish to the
Sheriff the Defendant's weapons which have been used or
threatened to be used in an incident of abuse against the
Plaintiff or any of the parties' minor children and
prohibiting the Defendant from acquiring or possessing
any other weapon for the duration of the order and
requiring the Defendant to relinquish to the Sheriff any
firearms license the Defendant may possess. Any order
entered pursuant to this request shall provide for the
return of the weapons and any firearm license to the
Defendant subject to any restrictions or conditions as
the Court shall deem appropriate to protect the Plaintiff
or the minor children from further abuse through the use
of the weapons.
Further a copy of the Court's order
shall be transmitted to the chief or head of the police
force or police department of the applicable municipality
and to the Sheriff of the County of which the Defendant
is a resident.
23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6l08 (a) (7)
f. Directing the Defendant to pay for the reasonable losses
of the Plaintiff incurred as the result of the abuse
including medical,
dental,
relocation and moving
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE 17171 737.0100
FAX 17171 975-0697
10 # 32112
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expenses; counseling; loss of earnings or support; cost
of repair or replacement of real or personal property
damaged, destroyed or taken by the Defendant or at the
direct ion of the Defendant; and other out of pocket
expenses for the injuries sustained. An award under this
paragraph shall not constitute a bar to litigation for
civil damages for injuries sustained from the acts of
abuse giving rise to the award or a finding of contempt
under this chapter.
23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6108(a) (8);
g. Directing the Defendant to pay for the attorneys fees and
costs incurred by the Plaintiff in bring this action.
23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6108(a) (8);
h. Prohibiting the Defendant from harassing or stalking the
Plaintiff,
relatives.
the minor children or the Plaintiff's
23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6108(a) (9);
i. For such other and further relief as may be appropriate.
23 Pa.C.S.A. %108(a) (10);
ted,
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Tri Ie Road
~ 1, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0695
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Plaintiff
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDlE ROAD
CAMP Hill, PA 17011
PHONE 17171737.0100
FAX 1717) 975.0697
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VERIFICATION
SUSAN J. LUCAS venfies that the statements made in this
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE COMPLAINT are t ru"l and correct. SUSAN J.
LUCAS understands that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE 1717) 737,0100
FAX (717) 975.0697
10 # 32112
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SUSAN J. LUCAS
Plaintiff
CASE # 98-6471
v.
HAROLD E. LUCAS, JR.
Defendant
ORDER OF THE COURT
And now this day , the sherifrs office of
Cumberland County, can now return the guns belonging to the defendant.
Furthermore, the sherit'rs office of York County can now return the
protection permit also belonging to the defendant.
Judge
SUSAN J. LUCAS
Plaintiff
CASE # 98-6471
v.
HAROLD E. LUCAS, JR.
Defendant
ORDER OF THE COURT
And now this day , the sheriffs office of
Cumberland County, can now return the guns belonging to the defendant.
Furthermore, the sheriffs office of York County can now return the
protection permit also belonging to the defendant.
Judge
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Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, shall be determined in the support
action filed by the said Plaintiff in the Office of Domestic
Relations of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The Defendant
is required, under H324 (relating to inclusion of medical
support) to provide h~alth coverage for the Plaintiff, Susan
J. Lucas. 23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6108(a) (5).
4. The Defendant is prohibited from having any contact with the
Plaintiffs, including but not limited to prohibiting the
Defendant from entering the residence or place of business,
emplo}ment or school of the Plaintiffs and from harassing the
Plaintiffs, or Plaintiffs' relatives: 23 Pa.C.S.A.
~6108 (a) (6) .
S. The reasonable lesses of the Plaintiffs incurred as the result
of the abuse including medical, dental, relocation and moving
expenses; counseling; loss of earnings or support; cost of
repair or replacement of real or personal property damaged,
destroyed or taken by the Defendant or at the direction of the
Defendant; and other out of pocket expenses for the injuries
sustained, shall be determined as part of any divorce action
which has been, or may hereafter be, instituted between the
Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas and the Defendant, Harold E. Lucas
and the Divorce Master shall be authorized to enter such award
as he or she deems appropriate under the facts and
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circumstances. Further, an award under this paragraph shall
not constitute a bar to litigation for civil damages for
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alleged injuries sustained from the alleged acts of abuse
giving rise to such an award, if any.
23 Pa.C.S.A.
~610a (a) (a) .
6. The attorneys fees and costs incurred by the plaintiff in
bringing this action shall be determined as part of any
divorce action which has or may hereafter be instituted
between the Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, and the Defendant,
Harold E. Lucas, and the Divorce Master shall be authorized to
enter such award as he or she deems appropriate under the
facts and circumstances. 23 Pa.C.S.A. ~6108(a) (8).
7. The Defendant is prohibited from harassing or stalking the
Plaintiffs, or the Plaintiffs' relatives. 23 Pa.C.S.A.
~610a (a) (9) .
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The Plaintiff/Defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned jointly by the
Defendant and the Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, or owned solely
by the Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, whether in the Defendant's
possession or in the possession of the Plaintiffs. 23
Pa.C.S.A. ~610a (a) (10) .
9. The Defendant is advised that a violation of this order may
subject the Defendant to:
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has been violated, whether or not the violation is committed
in the presence of the police officer. In the event an arrest
is made under this section, the Defendant shall be taken
without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the
Order. when that court is unavailable, the Defendant shall be
taken before the appropriate District Justice pursuant to 23
Pa, C.S.A. ~6113.
BY THE COURT:
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In Tes1:m,ny "h~r.of, I hHe unto set my hand
and 1ha seal of said Court at Carlisle, Pa,
This .....J..?~if:. day of.::J.1(l.k'~.,...;, 19.'15:..
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1:-1 THE COURT CF COJlJ~ON PLEAS OF
Cm~EER~~, PE~~SYLVANIA
SUSAN J. LUCAS,
indiVidually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman
Plaint if fs
v.
NO. 98-6471 CIVIL TEID1
P~OLD E. LUCAS, JR.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND NOW,
. STIPULATION FOR CONSENT ORDER
this ~~day of November, 1998, the parties, together
with their legal counsel, do hereby stipulate and agreed that the
Court shall be authorized to enter the foregoing Order containing
the terms and conditions of their agreement, which erder shall be
entered without admission by the Defendant as to the allegations
set forth in the Protection From P~use Complaint.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and
seals the day and year below written:
LEGP.L
PP.RTIES:
(SEAL)
SUSP~ J. LUCA individually and
On behalf of her minor children,
David Lehma , J . a Jessica Lehman
Dated: -,"/
(SEAL)
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SUSAN J. LUCAS,
individually and on behalf
of her minor children,
David Lehman, Jr. and
Jessica Lehman,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA
NO. 98-6471 CIVIL
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD E. LUCAS, JR.
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AGREEMENT TO AMEND CONSENT ORDER OF THE PARTIE~
WHEREAS, the parties to this action having agreed to the entry
of a Consent Order dated November 19, 1998 to the above Term and
Number and having considered that an amendment to said Consent
Order is in the best interests of all parties in order to
effectuate harmony and an attempt at reconciliation of the family
unit, the parties hereby stipulate as follows:
1. Paragraph 4 of the Consent Order of November 19, 1998 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
The Defendant may have contact with the Plaintiffs,
including but not limited to personal and
telephonic contact at the Plaintiff's residence or
place of business, employment or school, provided
that the Plaintiffs consent to said contact.
2. Plaintiff, Susan J. Lucas, individually and on behalf of
her minor children, David Lehman, Jr. and Jessica Lehman, herein
acknowledge that Girard E. Rickards represents Defendant, Harold E.
Lucas, Jr. and not the Plaintiffs, and Plaintiffs herein represent
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that they have been advised to seek the assistance of counsel prior
to entering said agreement.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally
bound hereby, have set their hands and seals the day and year below
written.
Witness:
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Susan J. Lucas, 'ndividually
and on behalf of her minor
children, David Lehman, Jr.
and Jessica Lehman
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-((irard E. Rickards, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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