Arrest reveals complex web of restraining orders

November 07, 2024 | Utah District Court Collection, Utah Family Law District Court Collection, Utah District Courts, Utah Judicial Branch, Utah


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Arrest reveals complex web of restraining orders
In a recent court proceeding, a defendant discussed the circumstances surrounding their arrest on April 22, 2024, for allegedly violating a restraining order. The restraining order, requested by Cassandra, prohibited the defendant from having any contact with minor children and mandated that they remain at least 10 yards away from Cassandra and the high school.

During the hearing, the defendant confirmed that they had been arrested for violating this order, specifically for being on the property where the children resided on March 11, 2024. The defendant admitted to being on the property briefly to retrieve tools, asserting that they believed their actions did not constitute a violation since they were not residing there.

The court also addressed a child protective order issued by Judge Evershed, which similarly required the defendant to stay away from the children's residence. The defendant acknowledged that their presence on the property on March 11 was indeed a violation of this order, although they claimed to have misunderstood the implications of their visit.

The defendant's criminal charges related to the restraining order have since been sealed, and they did not plead guilty to the charges. The discussion highlighted the complexities surrounding restraining orders and the legal obligations they impose, particularly in cases involving child protection.

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