Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree is a misdemeanor. You can be charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.50 when it is alleged that you have done or committed any of the following conduct: Disorderly or disrespectful behavior committed while in Court and interrupting or impairing [...]

Yes. If you intentionally disobey an order of the court, you may be charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.50(3).  For this charge, it will be alleged that a person was ordered to have no contact or limited contact with a protected party and that someone [...]

Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, is a class A misdemeanor. A conviction for this crime can result in the following penalties: Up to 1 year in the local or County Jail. Up to 3 years of Probation. Up to $1000 in fines. Restitution, if applicable.

Criminal Contempt in the First Degree is a felony. You can be charged with Criminal Contempt in the First degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.51 when it is alleged that you have committed any of the following acts: Refusing to be sworn as a witness before a grand jury, or having been [...]

Yes. If you violate a lawfully issued Order of Protection  you may be charged with a felony if  you have contact with the protected person and also cause fear or threaten the use of death, or injury  and/or commit any of the following acts: Display a deadly weapon; Dangerous Instrument; Pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun; machine [...]

Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.51, is a class E Felony and is subject to the following penalties: Up to 4 years in State Prison/Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Up to 5 years of Probation. Up to $5000 in fines or double the gain from the [...]

Aggravated Criminal Contempt is a Felony. You can be charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt when you: Intentionally or recklessly cause serious physical injury or injury to the protected party. Commit the crime of Criminal Contempt in the First degree in violations of N.Y. Penal Law Sections 215.51(b) or 215.51 (d) and have been convicted of [...]

Yes. If you violate an existing Order of Protection and either recklessly or intentionally cause injury to the protected party, you may be charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt.

Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.52, is a class D Felony and is subject to the following penalties: Up to 7 years in State Prison/Department of Corrections and Community Supervision; Up to 5 years of Probation. Up to $5000 in fines or double the gain from the [...]