Breaching a Temporary (Interim) Protection Order / Temporary (Interim) Domestic Violence Order (DVO) or Protection Order / Domestic Violence Order (DVO), no matter how innocent or trivial the breach may seem to you or how justified you may feel in doing so, is a Criminal Offence.

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The Court views any breach of a Temporary (Interim) Protection Order / Temporary (Interim) Domestic Violence Order (DVO) or Protection Order / Domestic Violence Order (DVO) very seriously.  Significant penalties, including imprisonment may be issued in such instances.

 

If you are arrested or police wish to speak to you in relation to Breaching a Temporary (Interim) Protection Order / Protection Order / Domestic Violence Order (DVO) it is critical that you seek legal advice immediately.