Q: How much time am I facing if I violate a protective order? And what can I get probation?
A: Generally speaking, in Texas Violation of a Protective Order is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in the County Jail, a $4000 fine or both.
Kiele Linroth Pace agrees with this answer
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Class A misdemeanor for a single violation of a family violence protective order (up to 1 year in county jail)
State Jail Felony for a single violation of a stalking, sexual assault, or trafficking protective order (up to 2y in state jail)
Third-degree felony for violations on multiple days or if you have a prior (up to 10y in state pen)
A: ... and it is also an F3 if the type of violation was a new incident of stalking or family violence
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