Q: I believe my ex may have gotten a TPO but I haven’t been served. Can I be arrested for calling her if I didn’t know
I was unaware of the TPO but the sherif showed up at my home while I was at work and apparently had riot shields and guns drawn which seems like a lot to just serve a TPO. They didn’t enter my home or leave any paperwork.
A: Why would you even attempt to contact someone who may have taken out an order of protection against you? I would suggest leaving that person alone.
Joshua Schiffer agrees with this answer
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I tend to agree with my colleague above. If there is a question as whether someone tried to use State Power to control your behavior, I stay away.
Fighting service is generally not a great idea, although if they do not serve you within a period of time the application can become stale and subject to dismissal.
I would keep a head on your shoulder and be ready, if there is a TPO there may be associated criminal charges as well
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