Maryland Protective Orders &
Peace Orders
Laws & Violation Penalties
Charged with Violation of a Peace Order of
Protective Order? Get Top Legal Advice from a
Maryland Defense Attorney!
Any charge related to domestic violence or
domestic abuse can extremely tricky. The fact is
that even very borderline cases with little evidence
are often strenuously prosecuted for the simple fact
that these charges are very political.
District attorneys and prosecutors can't afford
to be perceived as "soft on domestic violence", so
they will regularly pursue cases with flimsy
evidence, when if the exact same case were a simple
assault charge, it would get dismissed.
So if you are facing a violation of a
peace order or protective order
charge, call me right away to preserve your defense
options and your rights in court. Failure to comply
with a protective order or peace order can be a
perfectly innocent mistake or false accusation, but
it is critical to address the legal situation
right away to prevent the most severe
consequences.
Call us for help in working out your options.
We'll go over the facts and the most likely results
to challenging your case in court. The consultation
is absolutely free, so there is no obligation.
Call us today for a free consultation on your
case. (866) 382-8646
DOMESTIC CRIMES AND SENTENCE GUIDELINES
Protective Order and
Peace Order Violations - Maryland Penalties
| Charge |
Penalty |
| Failure to comply with or violation of
protective order; 1st Offense |
Maximum of 90 days in jail |
| Failure to comply with or violation of
protective order; 2nd Offense |
Maximum of 1 year in jail |
| Failure to comply with or violation of
peace order |
Maximum of 90 days in jail |
Are there defenses to a Failure to comply
with a protective order or peace
order charge?
Yes, there are. The alleged violation could have
been an unforeseeable mistake, or it could be a case
where the person who took out the order initiated
contact with you.
The best defenses vary considerably depending on
the facts, so contact us to talk about specifics.
Call For a Free Legal Consultation and Case
Evaluation on Maryland Domestic Protective Order or
Peace Order Charges
Call (866) 382-8646
for your consultation now! -
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