Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

My friend was a victim of a domestic abuse crime. There is always the 72-hour restraining order put out for these such cases so I've heard. She respected this original court order. She contacted the defendant via text message several times but never received a response. She found out later on that the court had ordered a "no contact" to which she had no knowledge of until a mutual friend between her and the defendant advised her about it. She then cut off all contact with the defendant after finding out this information. It was purely accidental contact. She was not allowed to be in court when the order was issued. She is now worried that the defendant's attorney will try and use these few messages against her. Is she still legally at fault considering the circumstances? And what are some possible consequences of this offense if any?


Asked on 4/04/11, 6:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

The no contact order issued in the criminal case precludes only the defendant from contacting the victim. Even if the victim attempts to contact the defendnat, he/she must ignore the message. There is no preclusion on the victim's contact with the defendant.

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Answered on 4/05/11, 6:04 am


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