Protective Order, Contempt, Stalking, and Harassment Defense | Penal Law 215.52

New York Aggravated Criminal Contempt Lawyer

Aggravated criminal contempt is a serious felony allegation involving claimed violations of a court order plus additional aggravating facts. Defense work often focuses on the exact terms of the order, proof of knowledge, whether contact occurred, whether the alleged aggravating conduct can be proven, and whether prosecutors are overcharging the incident.

Lebedin Kofman LLP represents clients in New York criminal contempt, order-of-protection, stalking, harassment, domestic-related, and sensitive allegation cases across New York City, Nassau County, and Suffolk County.

Call 646-663-4430 or contact the firm for a confidential consultation.

Issues that may matter

aggravating facts
order terms and service
knowledge of the order
communication and location records
injury or threat allegations
prior case history
complainant credibility
grand jury and trial posture

Defense approach

These cases often depend on the exact language of messages, the precise terms of an order, whether the client knew about the order, whether contact actually occurred, and the surrounding context. Defense work may include preserving screenshots, call logs, social media data, location records, 911 calls, body-camera footage, and witnesses who can explain the relationship history or the alleged incident.

Because protective-order and stalking allegations can affect bail, family access, employment, licensing, immigration status, and reputation, early strategy should address both the criminal charge and the immediate restrictions imposed by the court.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do after an order-of-protection, contempt, stalking, or harassment arrest?

Do not contact the complainant and do not respond to messages without legal advice. Preserve call logs, texts, emails, social media records, location data, and any order-of-protection documents.

Can a misunderstanding still lead to criminal charges?

Yes. Protective-order, contempt, stalking, and harassment cases often involve disputed context, confusing order terms, third-party contact, or digital communications that need careful review.

Contact Lebedin Kofman LLP

If you are charged with contempt, stalking, harassment, or violating an order of protection, call 646-663-4430 or contact Lebedin Kofman LLP.