Violating Orders of Protection in Phoenix
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People who feel that their safety has been compromised may decide to file for an order of protection. Once a person has successfully filed and obtained an order of protection from the courts, the person listed on the order (respondent) must not engage in certain behaviors. For example, once the order is granted, the respondent can:
- no longer contact the filer of the order
- no longer stalk the filer of the order
- no longer harass the filer of the order
- no longer physical touch, abuse or assault the filer of the order
- no longer appear at the home, work place or school of the filer of the order
In some cases, orders of protection may also require the respondent to do other things like pay monthly child support, pay monthly spousal maintenance or avoid contact with children during a custody dispute.
Anytime a respondent does not comply with the terms that are outlined, he/she may be charged with violating orders of protection. Violating orders of protection is a very serious criminal offense that can lead to several legal penalties like fines, community service, treatment programs or even jail. In cases where respondents are involved in child custody or visitation disputes, violating an order of protection can adversely impact the outcome of legal proceedings. For these reasons, anytime a person has been accused of or charged with violating an order of protection, he/she should secure representation from a skilled lawyer, like the lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Durrant.
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