Salt Lake City Defense Attorneys: Protective Order Violations
To protect victims of abuse, Utah courts are empowered with the authority to issue orders of protection that may restrict a person's ability to contact the victim of abuse in person or by phone, letter or other means of communication.
Violation of a protective order is a crime and carries significant penalties. A first violation of a restraining order is a class A misdemeanor. A second violation of a protective order is a third degree felony. In addition to jail time, a person convicted of violating a protective order may face additional penalties including court ordered counseling, probation and court fines.
If you have been charged with violating a protective order, assault, domestic violence or another related offense, the experienced criminal defense attorneys at The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III can help. Based in Midvale and St. George, Utah, we provide experienced and aggressive representation on behalf of the criminally accused. To contact an attorney at our firm, call 801-352-9331.
How Can We Help?
Many of these cases are highly questionable. All too often, a person accused of a protective order violation meant no harm and was even lured into contact with the alleged victim at their request.
However, while these allegations may seem frivolous to you, the prosecution takes any allegation of violence or intimidation very seriously. What may seem like a ridiculous charge to you is a very serious matter to the government. If your case is not handled properly by an experienced defense attorney, the punishment you face could be severe.
If retained to handle your defense, our attorneys will take time to investigate what exactly happened, examine the evidence, and aggressively defend your rights. We have a strong record of results that is based on hard work, dedication and an unwillingness to bow to intimidation techniques by the state. We are out-to-win defense attorneys who will fight your charges aggressively and pursue the best possible result in your case.
Contact Us
To schedule a free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer at our firm, call 801-352-9331, or contact us by e-mail.
