Q: PO Violation due to COVID: Had to violate No Contact PO due to exposure of minor son to COVID.
My ex has a baseless No Contact PO against me. I was sick with several COVID symptoms. While infectious I had visitation with my minor son. I was worried for their whole household. It seemed like exigent circumstances. I told my son who was afraid to tell his mom. I sent her a brief text telling her he had been exposed. Now I have a felony summons for a PO violation. Do I have a defense?
(This is a felony charge because I was forced into a plea bargain related to earlier totally baseless charges.)
A: Based on these facts, you could have an excellent defense. If your only communication was regarding a potential emergency (exposure to COVID-19), I suggest hiring an attorney to explain this to the DA and fight the case, if necessary.
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