How do I get my Domestic Abuse No Contact Order Dropped in St. Paul, Minnesota?
If you are charged with Domestic Assault in St. Paul, the Judge will likely issue a No Contact Order against you. This is often true even if the “victim” doesn’t want it. They do it almost as a policy. If you live together or the “victim” claims they live there even temporarily, you are likely out of your home until the No Contact Order is rescinded. How long? It could last until the case is over or even longer, even if you pay all of the bills. If you are facing domestic assault charges in Minnesota, contact an experienced St. Paul Domestic Violence Defense Attorney.
“Judges frequently issue No Contact Orders out of habit. They just do it without contemplating the ramifications.”
How Can I Get My No Contact Order Lifted?
Getting a No Contact Order lifted is no easy feat. If you are not a criminal defense attorney and also an interested party, meaning the person charged, it may be even more difficult. However, here are some of the hurdles you must clear. These include:
The “Victim” or Complaining Witness: If the Court has issued the No Contact Order, the “Victim” will likely play a key role in whether the Order is lifted or not. Of course, if there is an Order and you’ve been charged, you can’t reach out to them even through another person to talk about that. That would be a violation of the No Contact Order and you could face additional criminal charges;
The Prosecutor: In St. Paul, the prosecutor almost certainly advocated for the No Contact Order in the first place. It is almost almost certain that they will stand in your way in getting the No Contact Order lifted unless you have important and compelling information that convinces them to agree to have the No Contact Order lifted;
The Court: Regardless of what you want or even what the prosecutor wants, it is the Court that issued the Order and it is the Court that has the power to amend or lift it. That being said, there are a lot of issues that a Court will likely address before they are willing to entertain lifting the Order. However, it is the Judge who has the power here. If the Court determines not to lift the Order, it will stay in place.
“It may seem unfair that you can be forced out of your home because of mere allegations. Sadly, this may be only the beginning of what may seem unfair.”
If you are facing domestic violence, domestic assault or domestic related charges in St. Paul, Stillwater, Hastings, Minneapolis, Bloomington or anywhere else in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, you need to understand what you are facing and your rights. An experienced domestic assault and domestic violence defense attorney can help.
Jack Rice is a nationally known and respected criminal defense attorney. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a former prosecutor and a former CIA Officer. Finally, he is the Founder of Jack Rice Defense, a boutique criminal defense firm based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack’s got your back.