If a judge orders a no contact because of a simple domestic assault, can the victim still get a hold of me?
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If a judge orders a no contact because of a simple domestic assault, can the victim still get a hold of me?
If not, what should I do if she does?
Asked on December 11, 2012 under Criminal Law, North Dakota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If there is a no contact order in place as to you and the victim and the victim tries to contact you, you need to consult with your criminal defense attorney as to what happened and the need for the victim to stay away from you. In essence, let your attorney handle the matter.
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