Someone can obtain a protective order that blocks someone from contacting them. If the person named in this protective order violates it, they may face some very serious consequences that shape their criminal proceedings.
Going over how protective orders and orders of protection can shape criminal proceedings, while speaking with an experienced Chicago criminal defense attorney, will help you obtain the legal outcome you are seeking.
What Is A Protective Order/Order Of Protection?
An Illinois protective order is an order that prevents someone from contacting, interacting with, or being around a particular individual.
Just as an example, if you obtain a protective order against your former spouse, they cannot contact you. Nor can they interact with you or be in your presence. This could force them to relocate or quit their job, among other consequences.
To obtain a protective order, there generally needs to be some kind of misconduct. This misconduct could be harassment or abuse, among other things. A protective order helps protect victims from those who have hurt them.
A protective order is a legal order that must be abided by. If someone violates a protective order, they run the risk of being arrested. Additionally, they will likely face criminal charges, as well as other consequences.
What Are The Criminal Consequences Of Violating A Protective Order/Order Of Protection?
Violating a protective order can lead to no more than one year in jail, along with a fine of no more than $2,500. All of these consequences can make life very difficult.
On top of that, if someone violates a protective order more than once, they may be brought up on felony charges. A period of one to three years in prison, along with a maximum fine of $25,000, could be the result of these charges.
A multitude of other criminal consequences can be levied against those who violate protective orders. These include being forced to undergo counseling and being held in contempt of court, among many other possibilities.
How Can A Protective Order/Order Of Protection Violation Shape Criminal Proceedings?
Violating a protective order is a criminal act. A person who violates a protective order can, and likely will, be brought up on criminal charges that may lead to jail/prison time.
To obtain a protective order, as mentioned earlier, there must be some form of misconduct. This misconduct can lead to further criminal consequences, especially when paired with a protective order violation.
Just as an example, if someone has been accused of domestic abuse and they violate their protective order, they may be denied pre-trial release. This means they must stay in jail until their trial, which is often very unpleasant.
If you obtained a protective order against someone, and you accused this person of assaulting you, their violation of this protective order could be used as evidence against them. This could make it easier for them to be convicted.
Violating a protective order can lead to serious consequences. These consequences can shape the criminal proceedings and lead to stronger consequences and stronger evidence for the prosecution, among other things.
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