When an order of protection is granted against you, you cannot contact, be around, or interact with that individual. If you violate this order, you will be arrested and charged with a crime. These charges can lead to jail time and fines.
Going over how an order of protection no-contact provision is enforced and speaking with a Chicago order of protection attorney will help you obtain the legal outcome you are seeking.
What Is An Order Of Protection No-Contact Provision?
Every order of protection contains a series of provisions. One of these provisions is as follows: you cannot contact the individual named in the order.
Just as an example, if your former spouse was granted an order of protection against you, you cannot contact them in any way. And, if you do so, you will be brought up on criminal charges, as violating an order is against the law.
An order of protection is a very serious matter. This is especially true if you live with the individual who was granted the order, work with them, or share children with them, among many other possibilities.
What Does It Mean To Violate An Order Of Protection No-Contact Provision?
Violating an order of protection, a no-contact provision is as simple as sending a text message to that person. Even a brief, completely benign text message can lead to your arrest.
The above is also true of accidental contact. Accidentally calling – and hanging up – on the person who filed the order can also lead to your arrest.
“No-contact” means no-contact. And, as a result of this, if an order of protection was filed against you, you must do two things: work with an attorney and refrain from contacting the individual named within the order.
What Happens If You Violate An Order Of Protection No-Contact Provision?
The exact answer to this question is dependent on a number of different factors, such as whether or not you have been convicted of domestic battery in the past.
Even though the above is true, if you violate an order of protection no-contact provision, you will, in most cases, be charged with a crime.
You may be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. This can lead to a sentence of up to one year in jail and a fine of $2,500.
On the other hand, you may be charged with a Class 4 felony. This can lead to you spending one to three years in jail and paying a fine of up to $25,000.
None of these consequences is pleasant. Each one can change the course of your life. Just as an example, if you are charged with a felony, you will have a criminal record that can prevent you from getting a good job.
What Should You Do?
If an order of protection has been granted against you, you must work with an experienced order of protection attorney as soon as possible. This is not something that should be delayed.
You cannot defend yourself properly when it comes to having an order of protection filed against you. A good attorney can defend you, though, especially if they know how to navigate the system.
Our team at Glasgow & Olsson has helped thousands of people get erroneous orders of protection thrown out of court. We are ready to help you obtain the legal outcome you are looking for.
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