If someone has an order of protection against me and they drop it but have proof that I violated it while it was in place, can I get in trouble for that after the fact?
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If someone has an order of protection against me and they drop it but have proof that I violated it while it was in place, can I get in trouble for that after the fact?
Can I get in trouble fter the order has been dropped?
Asked on August 14, 2012 under Family Law, Minnesota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Once an order of protection has been dropped and vacated the order is now a done deal and you do not have to worry about the situation any more even if you actually violated it while it was in effect. The rationale is once dismissed all prior violations are a thing of the past.
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