Protective Order, Contempt, Stalking, and Harassment Defense | Penal Law 215.50

New York Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree Lawyer

Criminal contempt in the second degree is commonly charged when prosecutors allege a violation of an order of protection or another court order. These cases can arise from calls, texts, social media contact, third-party contact, in-person contact, or disputed misunderstandings about what an order actually permitted.

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

order-of-protection terms
alleged contact or communication
texts, calls, and social media
third-party contact allegations
service and knowledge of the order
body-camera footage
911 calls
intent and misunderstanding issues

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.