Will I Be Arrested when I Go To Court?
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Will I Be Arrested when I Go To Court?
i have an open case For Violating My order of Protection against My mother and yesterday she called the cops on me but i left before they came.No report was Made But I would Like to know If I will Be arrested next time I appear in court?
Asked on July 4, 2009 under Criminal Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You could be. Violating an order of protection is a serious matter. But depending on the circumstances you may just get off with a reprimand by the judge. Again it depends on what happened at you mother's house. If you threatened or intimidated her in any way you will be held in contempt of the court order and go to jail.
If by some chance you aren't sent to jail but just let off with a stern warning - pay attention to it and do not violate the order again. For a second offense incarceration is a certainty.
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