Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

if a defendant has a pending case and gets a restraining order against them from a new case does it affect his present case


Asked on 3/14/10, 12:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Gindes Law Office of Daniel Gindes

Yes, it could. It may be that your probation officer will ask for a hearing to see if you violated the terms of your pre-trial release. If I were you, I would make contact with my PO right away, explain what happened, and do what he or she says.

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Answered on 3/20/10, 10:51 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

It could impact their credibility and could impact any disposition.

If there is a 60 day warning, this could be a problem.

Merely getting an RO as a 209A act may not;

Contact me at 978-749-3606 with questions.

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Answered on 3/22/10, 8:39 am


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