Bushnell, FL asked in Domestic Violence for Florida

Q: what can i do when a no contact order is violated but police wont make an arrest

a nieghbor came on to my property and smashed my camera with a bat it was a perfect recording so a plea and probation with no contact with victim. So I got another video of him 6 months into it at the fence antagonizing my dog with a shovel handle when I walked out there videoing with my phone he kept right on saying come jump over several times its like he was communicating to me screw that order deputy said it may be a violation but he couldnt make the arrest can i ask for a hearing

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Yes, you should be able to get the judge to order that your neighbor show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court.

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