Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

restraining order violation

is it legal to be arrested for violating a restraining order you were never served? the original order was for 1 year there was no notification that that order was ever renewed,or extended- then almost 2 years later an arrest was made when there was n knowledge of a current order

is there such a thing as a lifetime restraining order


Asked on 1/04/03, 8:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: restraining order violation

It's not illegal;

Yes there is a life time restraining order;

Some notice should have been given.

Read more
Answered on 1/04/03, 9:30 pm
Daniel Gindes Law Office of Daniel Gindes

Re: restraining order violation

These cases really depend on the facts. You can be arrested for a RO that was not served, if you knew about it or should have known. In your case, because it was a renewal, there is at least on open question.

The problem is that the Commonwealth takes these cases very seriously, no matter how minor it might seem to you, so be careful.

Read more
Answered on 1/05/03, 1:30 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Massachusetts