Contempt of Court / Violating a Court Order

Breaking a court order, like a protective order.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

1. 1There was a valid court order
2. 2You knew about it
3. 3You broke it on purpose

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year jail.