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someone with bodily harm you may be subject to a protective order. If you violate that protective order there are serious consequences. You may have to deal with fines and imprisonment. There are several degrees of penalties that effect those convicted of Violation of Protective Order.
If you are in violation of a protective order, you are guilty of a misdemeanor. The fine can be up to $1000. In addition, you may go to the county jail for up to one year or both.
If you are convicted of violating a protective order and cause physical injury to the plaintiff, you will spend 20 days to a year in jail mandatory, and a fine of up to $5000.
If this is the second time you receive a conviction for violating a protective order, and cause physical harm to the plaintiff, you are guilty of an Oklahoma felony. Thus, you will serve one to five years in jail and a minimum fine of $3000 to $10,000.
There are several situations that can warrant a protective order:
- Domestic Abuse – A person can seek protective orders when any family member or dating partner physically harms or threatened to harm another. If a spouse uses or threatens to use force to initiate sex with the other without the other’s consent, they may also have grounds to seek a protective order.
- Harassment – Whenever a family member or dating partner places unwanted phone calls or text messages to another, or acts in such a way as to suggest harm is imminent to another, it is harassment and a they can seek a protective order.
- Stalking – If household member is fearful, threatened or intimidated by someone’s repeated following or harassment, seek a protective order.
Basically a protective order prohibits the abuser from having any contact with a family member, household member or dating partner. Personal, electronic, or telephone contact are all examples of unallowable contact. The order intends to stop abuse, sexual assault, harassment, stalking and other threatening behavior.
Free Consultation With Violation of Protective Order Attorneys
If you receive charges of violating a protective order, immediately seek the counsel of an experienced Claremore Criminal Defense attorney. This is a serious offense that may end up with jail time and a criminal conviction on your record. Call the Kania Law Offices Claremore Attorneys or visit our Clarmore attorneys blog for more information.
