Contempt constituting the crime of domestic violence

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  • (1) Whoever willfully disobeys any lawful order issued pursuant to section 97(b)(2) or section 98 of Title 16 is guilty of a crime.

  • (2) If the order disobeyed was issued where the judge determined that a deadly weapon was used or displayed by the defendant, the sentence must be not less than 6 months and not more than 5 years and a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 must be imposed.

  • (3) A person charged with an offense under subsection (a) of this section shall be detained and retained in custody until such time as the person appears before a judicial officer, or a judicial officer orders otherwise; provided that the person charged shall appear before a judicial officer within 48 hours from the time of arrest.


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