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No contact orders are orders that are issued by a judge which prohibit contact by one party against another. Violation of a no contact order can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the order, prior convictions, and the nature of the offense. There are four types of protection orders in Washington, which often used interchangeably:
No contact orders are the orders used when someone is charged with or convicted of a domestic violence offense. No contact orders are issued in order to protect the alleged victim of domestic violence and are often put in place against the wishes of the alleged victim. The result is that the orders end up causing hardship to families and creates an extremely stressful and difficult situation for everyone involved. These orders can typically expire after 2 or 5 years, but can be issued in certain circumstances, for much longer. Domestic violence no contact orders are usually issued by a judge immediately after you are charged with a Domestic Violence crime. Temporary orders are sometimes put in place while you wait to see a judge for the first time. These orders have the full effect of a permanent order. When you see a judge for the first time the judge usually puts a no contact order in place while the case is pending.
No contact orders prevent all contact, which includes third-party contact and invited contact. A very common scenario I see is when a person who has a no contact order against them is invited over to the protected party’s residence and they are discovered by police. The court has little sympathy even for consensual contact situations. It is important to take these orders seriously and to contact a qualified attorney if you have any questions about the order.
Violation of a domestic violence no contact orders comes with serious consequences. A violation is either a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances of the contact and the number of prior convictions you have. A conviction will also result in probation, domestic violence classes, loss of firearm rights, costly fines and fees and other serious penalties.
Hire an experienced Domestic Violence attorney to help you with your no contact order. Whether it is lifting the no contact order as fast as possible or learning how to defend against a charge based on a violation, contact Kris Carrasco to discuss your domestic violence or no contact order issue. Kris Carrasco is thoroughly experienced in handling no contact orders and other domestic violence charges. Contact him today for a free case evaluation.
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