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You are a witness in a violation of a restraining order What will happen if you fail to appear?
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∙ 13y ago
If you are a material witness (i.e.: necessary to prove the offense) you could have a bench warrant issued for you and your attendance will be compelled.
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If someone was contact whom there is a restraining order against what can happen?
they can be charged with contempt of court - violation of restraining order. The actual penalties vary case by case.
If a witness is absent from a preliminary hearing what will happen?
If you made the witness not show up, you get charged with another crime.
What can happen if a witness dates a catholic?
There will no doubt be conflicts of faith.
How do you be a witness?
To happen to have personally observed an event and are then report this to the police.
What does eye witness mean?
A description of something that happened, according to an eye witness--that is, a person who saw thing thing happen.
What happens if you have a restraining order on your husband that's in the process of being dropped and you have contact and have seen him?
I am not a lawyer, but it really depends on the person who has the protective order in place. Essentially, nothing will happen unless the person with the order files a complaint or contacts law enforcement which could result in the husband being arrested for violation of the order.
Is there a difference between Attest and Witness?
Yes, there is a difference between "attest" and "witness." "Attest" typically refers to formally affirming something while "witness" usually refers to observing an event or transaction and providing testimony about it. In legal contexts, a witness can attest to what they observed.
I have a restraining order on a person. they contacted me. what will happen?
Contacted you HOW? In person? By phone? By third party? If they are violating the provisions of the restraining order you will have to notify the court and/or (depending on your state) swear out a warrant against them. REMINDER: Restraining orders are orders of the CIVIL court and cannot be enforced by the police who can ONLY enforce CRIMINAL law.
What can happen if you violated your probation by having a spray can tip and it was your first violation?
Because it was your first violation you may only get a small fine or an extension of your probation.Many things could happen including a fine, extended probation, or jail time.
What would happen if a person broke a restraining order?
What state are you living in. Penalties for violating a restraining order are set forth according to state statute. At the very least you will probably be arrested and brought before the judge who issued the order.
What can happen if someone witness a murder?
It depends. Does the killer know that the murder was witnessed. If so, the witness may be next. Legally, the witness may have charges filed against them as a co-conspirator or obstruction of justice.
What can happen if an illegal immigrant gets a traffic violation in Florida?
At best- a traffic ticket. At worst- deportation.
