in addition to the violation of the no contact order. If the violation occurs while under supervised release, the only difference is that the defendant also faces a violation of S.O.R. Defendants beware: Whether you are released on your own recognizance or under supervision, a judge can order No Contact with the alleged victim or other parties! A violation of either form of no contact can subject the accused to an additional criminal charge. release (release on your own recognizance) doesn’t require a supervising entity. involves an agency (pretrial services) that is in charge of monitoring defendants, whereas O.R. A common misconception about no contact orders is that it can only accompany supervised release, or “S.O.R.” This myth comes from the fact that S.O.R.

A No Contact Order can be in place even if you are released O.R.

The charge is called “Violation of Condition of Pretrial Release,” and it is a first-degree misdemeanor. Whether or not the underlying criminal accusation is a contact-based offense, violating a court’s no contact order in and of itself is a separate crime punishable by one (1) year in jail and a $1000 fine.

Violation of a No Contact Order is a crime.

The only exception to this is if you are placed on probation and the probationary terms include “no contact” with a certain person or place. Upon resolution of your criminal case, the judge should rescind your no contact order since the criminal court’s jurisdiction has concluded. The good news about this is that no contact orders are only valid for the length of a criminal case, and not some other indefinite time. While restraining orders are civil in nature (arising from a petition for injunction), no contact orders stem from a pending criminal case. A No Contact Order is NOT a restraining order.In the meantime, read on for 5 important facts about no contact orders. Because of the serious implications of violating an order of no contact, it is critical to seek the advice of a criminal defense attorney. For this reason, those accused of a crime may not understand a no contact order or may not realize it is in place at all. Most courts do not explain orders of no contact, and most defendants are not trained in criminal law and procedure. No contact orders prohibit the accused from contacting people or places that may have been involved in your underlying case. A judge can enter an order of no contact at First Appearance (the initial probable cause and bond hearing) within 48 hours of an arrest alternatively, a judge can order no contact upon a subsequent motion by the prosecution and a finding of good cause. The most common of these pre-trial restrictions is a No Contact order.

What restrictions are in place pending a resolution of your case? How do these restrictions affect your daily activities? What adjustments should you make to comply with these restrictions? While we applaud and encourage a forward-looking approach to criminal defense, it is equally important to focus on the present. You may be thinking about the ultimate goal: a jury trial, a plea, or – better yet – a way to get your case dismissed. If you were recently arrested or received a Notice to Appear in criminal court, your first priority may correctly be to look for a criminal defense attorney and begin preparing your defense.

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