I’m facing misdemeanor charges for violating a TPO on a DVRO case that eventually got dismissed. Technically, I violated the TRO by messaging my ex about seeing my daughter, which I thought was peaceful. The TRO said I could only reach out for court-ordered visitation. I sent messages asking to hear my daughter’s voice and even sent a video saying I miss her. It’s been over 50 days since I saw her, and I’m worried. What do you all think? Any advice would be super helpful!
Has your lawyer given you any other advice on this? It sounds super stressful.
Brynn said:
Has your lawyer given you any other advice on this? It sounds super stressful.
Yeah, my family law attorney thinks her credibility would get exposed, which might help sway a jury.
But honestly, it doesn’t matter if the DVRO didn’t hold up. You still violated it, and that’s a separate issue. Maybe just take the plea deal?
Campbell said:
But honestly, it doesn’t matter if the DVRO didn’t hold up. You still violated it, and that’s a separate issue. Maybe just take the plea deal?
I get that, but I feel like I’m being wrongly accused here, you know? It’s tough to just accept that.
Your public defender seems to think there’s a chance you might lose if you go to trial. Have you thought about what that could mean for you?
Zoe said:
Your public defender seems to think there’s a chance you might lose if you go to trial. Have you thought about what that could mean for you?
I’m really worried about that. The plea deal they offered is 3 years probation, 52 DV classes, and a fine. Just makes me feel trapped.
If it said peaceful contact, and you thought you were being peaceful, it seems a little unfair. Why send videos, though? Text might be better for evidence.
Notalegalexpert said:
If it said peaceful contact, and you thought you were being peaceful, it seems a little unfair. Why send videos, though? Text might be better for evidence.
Yeah, I see that now. I just wanted to share a moment with my daughter. Guess I wasn’t thinking clearly.
Honestly, take the deal. It sounds rough, but keeping this off your record is probably worth it. The system can be a mess.
Alston said:
Honestly, take the deal. It sounds rough, but keeping this off your record is probably worth it. The system can be a mess.
I know, but it feels so wrong to plead to something I didn’t do. Just feels unfair.