In Oklahoma, once an order of protection has been issued against you any contact with the person who requested the order – even if seemingly innocent – may constitute a protective order violation Tulsa.
Consequently, you can be charged with a crime.
What is a Protective Order Violation Tulsa?
Once you have been given notice of a protective order, you will not be allowed to come within a specified distance of the person who requested the order, you will not be allowed to contact that person in any way, and will not be allowed to have others contact the person on your behalf.
There are two types of protective orders in Oklahoma: an emergency ex parte order of protection and a final or permanent order of protection.
Ex parte orders are generally issued temporarily until the hearing for the final of permanent order of protection and can be issued without one of the parties being present.
Any protective order violation Tulsa is a potentially serious legal matter.
Possible Penalties
A protective order violation Tulsa is a misdemeanor crime punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to a year in jail, or both.
A second or subsequent protective order violation Tulsa is a felony crime. It is punishable by one to three years in prison, a fine between $2,000 and $10,000, or both.
Violation of a protective order, which results in physical injury or physical impairment to any other person named in the protective order:
- Upon conviction of a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor crime punishable by 20 days to a year in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
- A second or subsequent violation of a protective order, which results in physical injury or physical impairment, is a felony punishable by one to five years incarceration, a fine between $3,000 and $10,000, or both.
Additional Considerations
For any violation of a protective order, a defendant may also be required to undergo the treatment or participate in the counseling services necessary to bring about the cessation of abuse, stalking, or harassment of the victim.
The court may order a defendant to use an active, real-time, 24-hour Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring device as a condition of a sentence.
The court may further order the defendant to pay costs and expenses related to the GPS device and monitoring. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 60.6
Free Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney
If you or someone you know is accused of violating a protective order in Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
Consult with an experienced attorney at Wirth Law Office – Tulsa today by calling 918-756-9600 or toll free at 1-888-447-7262.
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