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A crime is
committed when an adversed party does not follow the conditions stated in the
protection and restraining order. The penalties depend on the type of
restraining order that is being violated – whether it is temporary or extended.
The Penalties
·
Violating a Temporary Restraining
Order
A person
who deliberately violates a temporary restraining order will face gross
misdemeanor charges. A gross misdemeanor carries a penalty of not more than a
year jail imprisonment. The violator can also pay fines up to $2,000.
·
Violating an Extended Restraining
Order
It is
considered a Category C Felony when a person purposely violates an extended
restraining order. A Category C Felony carries a punishment of one to five
years imprisonment in Nevada State Prison. The penalties also include fines up
to $10,000.
·
Workplace Harrassment or Domestic
Abuse
The adverse
party will face misdemeanor charges if he/she intentionally violates a
temporary or an extended restraining order against domestic exploitation or
harrassment in the workplace. These misdemeanor charges carry fines of up to
$1,000 and includes a jail detention of up to 6 months.
Note: Protection and Restraining orders from other
states are issued with full faith and credit by their state laws. It means that
out-of-state orders are treated and imposed by police officers just like the
in-state orders.
Protection and Restraining Order Defense
Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
A Las Vegas Domestic Violence Attorney can assist you in dealing with
restraining orders. Ross Goodman is a domestic violence attorney in Las Vegas
who can help you in the following ways:
·
File
an appeal against the temporary or extended restraining order
·
Represent
you well on the court and can tell your side of the story
·
Resolve
your case without a trial through dismissal
·
Lessen
the charges and penalties of violating a restraining order through plea
bargaining
·
Defend
you against the accusations and can find ways to get the restraining order
lifted
Attorney Ross Goodman specializes in Criminal
Cases in Las Vegas. Attorney Goodman has helped clients get reduced
sentences, case dismissals and not-guilty verdicts. Just visit his office for consultation.