St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer
Violating an Order of Protection
It is a serious offense to violate an order of protection, regardless of
whether you feel the order is valid or not. Attorney Brent Labovitz has
dedicated his practice of law to
criminal defense so that he can give all of his attention to defending clients charged
with such crimes. He was lead counsel for hundreds of successful criminal
defense cases while working for the Missouri Public Defender's Office,
ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, and is prepared to go to work for
you. If you have an order of protection entered against you in the State
of Missouri, violation of that order can result in criminal charges. Whether
it is an ex parte or a full order of protection, most orders prevent you
from having any contact or communication at all with the individual who
filed for protection. If you find yourself facing criminal charges for
violating an order of protection, it is very important that you consult
with a hard-hitting
St. Louis criminal defense attorney without delay.
Stalking, Abuse and Other Violations of Protective Orders
A violation of the terms and conditions of the protection order can include
things such as abuse, stalking, child custody issues, any type of prohibited
communication with, or entrance upon the premises of the person who filed
the order of protection.
A charge for violation of an order of protection is a misdemeanor, unless
you have pled guilty to or been found guilty of violating an order of
protection in the past, in which case the charge can be a felony. If you
are facing criminal charges for allegedly violating an order of protection
you need to act immediately to find out what your legal options are. Failure
to do so could lead to having to pay large fines and a possible jail term.
If you or a loved one is facing charges for violating an order of protection,
contact a St. Louis criminal defense lawyer
for immediate assistance.