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any Family Barristers around - I need some quick advice please

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cantfindamnnickname · 01/06/2012 19:47

following breach of court order (penal notice attached) - what is the maximum sentence the Judge COULD sentence to?

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RancerDoo · 01/06/2012 19:50

Probably depends on the type of order.

cantfindamnnickname · 01/06/2012 19:52

serious - but there must be a max sentence but I cant find it - any ideas?

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Collaborate · 01/06/2012 22:42

Depends on type of order AND the culpability (really in the dark - v imprecise question asked).

maples · 02/06/2012 00:00

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mumblechum1 · 02/06/2012 06:22

OP, we need more details. If this is a contact order and the mum is contemplating ignoring it then the court could imprison her (unusual but not unheard of) for a few weeks as an example. They could also fine her or order her to do community service.

Non- contact order, could be different. You need to ask a fuller question tbh

babybarrister · 02/06/2012 07:22

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STIDW · 02/06/2012 20:36

I know of a case where a mum was committed for 3 months with another sentence suspended until after her release for failing to comply with a contact order. Presumably if after release she still wouldn't comply the mother would face a another 3 months sentence or longer.

MelArt · 14/06/2012 12:08

Probably best to get some formal advice from a barrister. You can now go direct under the direct access scheme, for more see these links www.advisemebarrister.com/ www.advisemebarrister.com/direct-access-family-barrister - I hear stobart also offer fixed fee advice?

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