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Violation of Orders of Protection Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer

Call Violation of Orders of Protection Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer if You Have Questions About Orders of Protection in Illinois.

Usually, courts issue orders of protection against you if somebody accuses you of domestic violence, threats of bodily harm and abuse, and stalking. Often, people fabricate those stories. Nevertheless, judges believe them and give orders or protections. At the same time, it does not matter whether the story is true or false. When you receive the order of protection, your life will never be the same again.

Violation of Orders of Protection Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains Consequences of Orders of Protection in Chicago and Illinois.

First, after the sheriff serves you with a restraining order, you will be prohibited to contact the alleged victim by telephone, voicemail, email, or text. Often, they will provoke you by sending text messages of phone calling you. Do not answer! Second, you will be prohibited to ask somebody to contact your accuser. Third, if you live with your accuser, you will have to leave your home. However, you will still have to pay the rent and utilities. Fourth, the law prohibits you to own a firearm. Violation of Orders of Protection Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer understands that it is difficult. Thus, violations of orders of protection happen all the time in Chicago and all over Illinois.

Misdemeanor Violations of Orders of Protection.

Under 720 ILCS 5/12-3.4(d), the first violation of an order of protection is a Class A misdemeanor. In Illinois, a person guilty of a Class A misdemeanor can spend up to one year in jail and pay a $2,500 fine.

Felony Violations of Orders of Protection.

At the same time, the state can and will charge you with a Class 4 felony if you violate an order of protection for the second time. According to 720 ILCS 5/12-3.4(d), a violation of an order of protection is a Class 4 felony if the defendant had any prior convictions for violation of an order of protection. Moreover, violation of an order of protection is also a felony if you had a conviction for domestic battery, unlawful restraint, and some other offenses.

If the State Charged You With Violation of Order of Protection, Call Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Tikhvinskiy.

Certainly, it is very complicated to defend yourself against a restraining order. After you were arrested for it, the criminal court process seems unfair, stressful, confusing. Often, it separates you from your family and kids. However, there are defenses available for you that an experienced Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Tikhvinskiy can use. First, the order of protection itself has to be valid. For example, the court that issued the order did not have proper jurisdiction. Second, you knew that there was an order of protection against you. Illinois law requires to give you a notice of the order of protection. Third, the violation of the order of protection was not intentional. For instance, you accidentally met your accuser at a grocery store.

Get Aggressive Legal Representation That You Deserve!

First and foremost, Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Tikhvinskiy will aggressively defend your violation of an order of protection charge. Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Tikhvinskiy will work hard to protect your interests during that difficult time in your life. He will fight for you to get the result that you deserve. The first consultation is always free and 100% confidential. Call now at (312) 583-7345 and meet with an experienced Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Maksim Tikhvinskiy.

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