Accused of a Restraining Order Violation?
If you have been accused of violating a temporary or permanent restraining order in New Jersey, you could end up getting charged with criminal contempt. An experienced attorney may give you your best chance of avoiding a jail sentence on this serious charge.
I am John W. Tumelty, a South Jersey criminal defense lawyer with more than 25 years of criminal law experience. If you've been charged with criminal contempt, contact me today for a free consultation. I have offices in Atlantic County and Cape May County.
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In New Jersey, the courts can grant restraining orders based on allegations of domestic violence. While getting a restraining order put on you does not mean you have been convicted of a crime, violating the order is considered contempt of court, a criminal offense.
Once someone has a restraining order against you, you can get arrested if that person accuses you of making contact or going to a residence that you have been barred from.
New Jersey takes criminal contempt charges very seriously. If you are convicted, you are likely to get a jail sentence, though there are some exceptions. If you already have a conviction on your record, a second conviction carries mandatory jail time.
If you have been charged with criminal contempt based on a false accusation, a misunderstanding or any other incident, don't hesitate to contact me to discuss what I can do to aggressively defend you from the charges. I serve clients from Atlantic City to Cape May.
