Q: What happens if someone knowingly violates a TRO.
I live with my grandmother as a caretaker. Over the years my uncle and his wife have caused her significant abuse. He's robbed her of money he owes her, taken her property, stolen from her, broken into her home, damaged her home, and has tried to force her off her life estate. They show up at all times of the day or night and make so much noise they wake the house up. I've witnessed much of this first hand and have tried to use state resources, such as the MAARC line, but have had no help. Last Tuesday I brought her to the local crisis center to file for an HRO against him hoping this would solve this behavior. The Judge signed the HRO that day and included a 500' restriction. However, my uncle has violated the HRO repeatedly. Twice just today, at least half a dozen times since he was served on Friday evening. I reported both instances from today to police, but I don't know what to do. Thank you for your time.
A: Violation of a Harassment Restraining Order is a crime and he will likely be charged if the evidence is sufficient to establish probable cause. You've done what you can. Continue reporting violations to law enforcement.
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