California · Family Code
FAM §6388: A willful and knowing violation of a protective order, as defined in Section 6218, is a crime punishable as provided by Section 273.
Misdemeanor
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Willfully and knowingly violating a protective order is a crime. Penalties are specified in Penal Code Section 273.6.
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A willful and knowing violation of a protective order, as defined in Section 6218, is a crime punishable as provided by Section 273.6 of the Penal Code.
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