Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Oder Of Protection

I have a friend who was picked up on a warrent for stalking.. He had previously violated and order of protection against her and bonded out wtih 250$, he was charged in one court and there were charges pending in another court, now hes in jail with a 5000$ bail for one court and a 2500$ bail for another There is a priliminary hearing on friday and i was wondering if you could give me a little in sight on what he could be facing, the charged are criminal contempt- felony and stalking and harassment its the 3rd offense i belive.


Asked on 11/19/07, 7:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

Re: Oder Of Protection

If a preliminary hearing is scheduled, I'd like to know the reason this case wasn't presented to a grand jury. Still, I would predict the case will never proceed to prelim hearing.

How long has your friend been held in jail and which jail?

James S. Kats, Esq. www.lawjsk.com

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Answered on 11/20/07, 6:12 pm


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