Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

order of protection

I have an order of protection against someone because they physically attacked me. The charge was reduced to 2nd degree harassment. This person violated the order by emailing me twice and calling me once. I had this person arrested. What I want to know is.. is this violation a felony or a misdemeanor. Thank you


Asked on 9/22/07, 6:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: order of protection

Misdemeanor.

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Answered on 9/23/07, 1:03 am
Christopher Hoyt The Law Offices of Christopher W. Hoyt

Re: order of protection

Most likely it is a misdemeanor, but depending on the nature of the emails/ phone call it could technically be a felony.

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Answered on 9/24/07, 3:08 pm


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