Salt Lake Criminal Defense Lawyer - Protective Order Violations

Protective order violations can be prosecuted aggressively in Salt Lake City.  A first violation can be punished by up to a year in jail and thousands of dollars in fines.  If you have prior convictions, you could be charged with a felony and serve up to five years in prison.  Stephen Howard is a criminal defense lawyer in Salt Lake City Utah, with extensive experience defending protective order violations, domestic violence charges, and many other criminal cases.

Many criminal defense attorneys claim to be "aggressive" or to "fight hard."  After defending literally thousands of criminal charges in Utah, Stephen Howard has developed a philosophy of criminal defense that is designed to achieve real results.  Fighting hard is good.  But fighting smart is even better.

If you have been served with a protective order in Salt Lake City, it is important to follow the restrictions in the order very precisely.  Even if the petitioner on the protective order initiates contact with you, you can still be charged with a criminal violation of the protective order.  Even if the violation is minimal and non-threatenting, you could still end up being arrested and serving time in jail or prison.  If you have any questions about what your protective order allows or restricts, you should contact an attorney before you do anyting or discuss any alleged violation with anyone.

For sophisticated and effective defense of your criminal case, you deserve a Utah criminal defense lawyer with real experience and a track record of success.   Contact us now to schedule a free consultation.