What can happen if someone violates a restraining order?
It varies. The sanctions include fines, jail time and additional criminal charges being filed. What will happen will largely depend on the laws of your state and the conditions set on your restraining order. A restraining order is not designed to punish. It is meant to prevent crimes from happening. If someone violates a restraining order they could face fines, jail and additional criminal charges. The restraining order itself has limited power. If used correctly it can help greatly in crime prevention. However, if too much faith is put on them they are useless. The onus will still be on you to report a restringing order violation. If you fail to do so then they cannot help you. If you are feeling threatened or your assets are left vulnerable after a break up, consider a restring order. It could be worth it. Restraining and protective orders can help improve a difficult situation, and help you more on with your life without fear of harm. Discuss your options with a dedicated and experi
