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What constitutes indirect contact in a restraining order? How can it be proved that the defendant is behind malicious communications?

In the first instance, I would advise that you write to the Clerk to the Justices of the relevant court seeking an administrative adjournment to a date after his return. I would attach proof of his employment and return date.

My husband has received a summons to appear in court in January on an assault charge.

Depends on the circumstances. Off top of head, dependent on how the have gained entry then there may be an issue about criminal damage? Old Vagrancy Act charge of being found on enclosed premises includes houses, but would need an unlawful purpose - old chestnut that used to be trotted out was to facilitate taking (and therefore possession) of drugs - but was used often when the police lacked evidence of a particular crime but somebody was found in dubious circumstances.

Police may not believe account so charge them with burglary with intent to steal anyway and it will go through the courts? If they had previous convictions for, for example, theft or burglary, then might make this course of action more likely.

Some quick thoughts, hope of some use?

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