What You Should Do If You Violate a PPO
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Learn more about Personal Protection Orders.
Personal Protection Orders (PPO) are issued for stalking, threats, or violence. Frequently, a PPO is issued to limit contact with a family member or domestic partner. It will restrict your freedom and may involve complicated terms and conditions. Violating a PPO is punishable by law, and you could face harsh punishment. Given the potential repercussions, understanding what you should do if you violate a PPO in Michigan is crucial.
Charges for Violating a PPO in Michigan
Due to the multiple potential restrictions that can be violated, there are no precise criteria for PPO violation penalties in Michigan. If you violate a PPO, your sanction will be decided collaboratively by the judge, district attorney, and local police. You will be taken in front of a judge within twenty-four hours, so get a defense attorney immediately. You may be arrested without a warrant and prosecuted with criminal contempt if you are discovered to have violated the terms of a Michigan protective order.
If you violate a PPO and are later found guilty of a crime, you may face punishment for the crime and the PPO violation. If you’ve been accused of violating the terms of a protection order, contact an experienced Michigan criminal defense attorney.
PPO violations are punishable by up to 93 days in jail, $500 in fines, and even more severe charges. The sooner you get a lawyer on your side, the better your chances of a favorable case conclusion and avoiding a criminal penalty.
What Do Law Enforcers Do If You Violate a PPO
It is crucial to comply with a Personal Protection Order (PPO) if one has been issued against you. You could risk prison time, a fine, or both if you violate the PPO.
If the police have probable grounds to suspect you breached the PPO and have been served with the PPO, you can be arrested immediately. They are not required to get a warrant of arrest.
If the petitioner declares you violated the PPO, police may investigate. If you haven’t received a PPO, the police must provide you with a copy or inform you. If you disobey the PPO right after the officer tells you about it, they may apprehend you even without a warrant.
Even though you have not been served with the PPO, it is effective across Michigan as soon as a court signs it. Once served, the order may be implemented anywhere in the United States. If you violate a PPO from another state, the law enforcers in Michigan can arrest you even without a warrant. A law enforcement officer can make an arrest based on a copy of the other state’s order if it looks to be valid, in effect, and has:
- The names of the parties involved
- Evidence that it was granted before the date of the violation
- Terms and conditions imposed on the person who violated the order
- The issuing court’s name
- The signature of a judge or a judicial officer
Consult a Competent Criminal Defense Attorney Regarding Your Case Today
If you violate a PPO, you must hire a lawyer as soon as possible. Goldman and Associates is an esteemed law firm, and your attorney will aggressively fight to uphold your rights in the family and criminal courts of Michigan. Schedule an appointment for a free consultation with an experienced criminal law attorney today.