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What can be The Punishment For Criminal Contempt In The Second Degree, For Violating Order Of Protection In Queens?
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What Penalties Are There For Criminal Contempt In The Second Degree? The terms “restraining order” and “Orders of Protection” are aimed at the similar order. It is simply that nearlyall states use the words restraining order, while in Queens, it is known as Orders of Protection. Although the language is different, the goal behind is the same that is to provide safety and protection for the victim from dangerous folks. These kinds of cases aregenerally associated with domestic violence, harassment, abuse, and stalking. Connectwith a recognized Queens criminal attorney as violating an Order of Protection can result in harsh legal consequences.
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Order of Protection An Order of Protection outlaws the receiver from behaving in certain way with the victim that has asked for the Order. A lot depends upon the relationship between the victim and the respondent alongwith the severity of the core scenario. The respondent of the order will be prohibited from visiting, talking to and contacting the victim on the telephone or through emails. He might be forced to leave the house if the victim and the recipient stay together. Violation of Order of Protection Restraining Orders or Orders of Protection are family court orders and just in case one does not follow them, they are breaking court orders. This comes as a serious criminal offense under New York law. As outlined by Attorney David Shapiro, one should go through the New York Criminal Contempt information page which gives you a good understanding of the statutes and contains essential. It is important to know what constitutes a violation of a restraining order to obtain more information. There is really good clarity in the law of Second Degree Criminal Contempt, that states that you have deliberately disobeyed a mandate of a court. And thus, any infringement of the restraining order can put one in jail and face punishments.
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The penalty for criminal contempt in the second degree, for violating the order of protection In Queens may well include one full year in prison and $1,000 penalty. Even so, any criminal contempt in the second degree is a Class A Misdemeanor. Make sure that before stating anything to any law official or admit to anything, seek legal help. Anything you say or do may be used as proof, and this couldgo against you. Reach out to your legal advisor and exercise your judgment. Anybody charged with NY PL 215.50, NY PL 215.51 or NY PL215.52 is in a serioussituation. These offenses are punishable and can land one in prison and fines. It is advisable to understandthat Orders of Protection can range beyond the boundaries of New York City. And thus, if you or your relative has been accused of any such charges, get in touch with well known Queens Criminal Attorney David Shapiro, who understand how to handle tour case well and stand for you in the best possible way. Talkabout your situation privately if charged with assault or acts of domestic violence. It is extremely vital to askfor legal representation from a good criminal defense attorney.Attorney David Shapiro
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Zelenitz, Shapiro & D'Agostino, P.C. 138-44 Queens Boulevard Queens, New York 11435 (718) 599-1111 http://www.queensbankruptcylawyers.com/
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