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Violating restraining orders is a crime under the new Penal Code

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The newly enacted Penal Code in the Dominican Republic has officially criminalized the violation of judicial protection and restraining orders. This legal update establishes that failing to comply with court-mandated restrictions now constitutes a specific criminal offense.

Previously, the enforcement of such orders lacked this specific classification within the penal framework. By codifying these violations, the updated legislation aims to strengthen the legal consequences for individuals who disregard judicial mandates regarding protection and distancing.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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