GAINESVILLE - The restraining order placed on UF offensive lineman Carl Johnson earlier this month will remain in effect until at least April, an Alachua County judge ruled Tuesday morning.

At the request of Johnson's attorney, Huntley Johnson, Judge Robert Cates issued a continuance of the case. The judge is now expected to rule on the case on April 7.

Johnson was arrested on Feb. 16 on charges he violated a temporary restraining order that had been filed against him on Feb. 9 by a UF student and former girlfriend of Johnson's.

Johnson's arrest was based on an allegation he knowingly violated the injunction by sitting on a UF campus bus, approximately three feet across the aisle from the woman who filed the injunction.

Attorney Dean Galigani said Tuesday Johnson's attorney requested the continuance, and the woman did not oppose.

Johnson did not attend Tuesday morning's hearing. His attorney has declined comment.