Violation of Injunction – Orlando Criminal Attorney

Violations of a injunction can result from a number of scenarios, including false allegations. If you have been arrested for violating a injunction, you should speak with an experienced Orlando criminal attorney at your earliest opportunity to learn about your rights and the defenses that may be available to you.

Violation of Injunction:

A violation of an injunction occurs whenever a party fails to abide by the conditions imposed in the injunction. Typically, violations consist of one or more of the following:

1) Telephoning, contacting, or otherwise communicating with the petitioner directly or indirectly, unless the injunction specifically allows contact.
2) Going to or being within 500 feet of the petitioner’s residence, school, place of employment, or other specified place.
3) Knowingly and intentionally coming within 100 feet of the petitioner’s motor vehicle.
4) Committing an act of violence against the petitioner.

Criminal Penalties:

A violation of an injunction is a first degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in the county jail.

Experienced Orlando Criminal Attorney:

If you or a loved one has been arrested for violating an injunction, speak with an Orlando criminal attorney. In many criminal cases, a properly prepared defense by a criminal lawyer will result in either reduced penalties, reduced charges, or a dismissal of the charges. Even in injunction violation cases where the evidence of guilt is overwhelming, a properly prepared defense and presentation of mitigating circumstances by an Orlando criminal attorney can result in significant decreases in the penalties you receive.

Florida Statutes – Violation of Injunction:

Speak with an Orlando violation of injunction criminal attorney or review the following Florida Statutes for more information on violations of injunctions:
Florida Statute 741.31 – Violation of an injunction for protection against domestic violence.
Florida Statute 784.047 – Penalties for violating protective injunction against violators.
Florida Statute 784.0487 – Violation of an injunction for protection against stalking or cyberstalking.

Violation of Injunction – Orlando Criminal Attorney Services:

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