“Restraining Order Violation” Defenses & Punishment | California PC 273.6

Labeled as a domestic violence charge, violating a restraining order is a criminal offense charged under California Penal Code § 273.6 making it unlawful to intentionally and knowingly violate a court issued protective order. For the purposes of this charge, an “order” may be a protective order issued in criminal court or civil restraining order or “TRO”. […]