HOW CAN A ORDER OF PROTECTION BE VIOLATED

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    Answered February 14, 2013 13:50. By doing something that the order says you cannot do.

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    Answered February 14, 2013 14:17. An Order for Protection includes within it the conduct that is precluded. It often restrains the Respondent form going to the Petitioner's home work or even school. It also often prohibits contact in any form including direct contact,indirect contact or contact through third parties. The provisions of a restraining order can vary from case to case. If the terms are violated, the violator is often charged with a criminal offense which can carry with it jail time and fines.

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    Answered February 18, 2013 14:25. Typically by having contact with the protected person (which is a criminal offense).

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    Answered February 14, 2013 14:00. By an action that is in violation of that order.

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