Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Violating dv injunction

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Not paying a phone bill is not a violation of an injunction against domestic violence. Your communicating with him could be considered to be a violation and could result in problems if you were ordered not to have any contact. It is up to the court to decide on a penalty, if any.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.