Violating an injunction by going within a restricted distance is classified as which degree?

• A. First Degree
• B. Felony
• C. Second Degree
• D. Infraction

Answer: (A)

Violating an injunction by entering or approaching within the restricted distance is treated as a first-degree misdemeanor. An injunction sets clear limits, including a minimum distance you must keep from the protected person or area. If you ignore that distance, the violation becomes a criminal offense rather than just a civil breach of the injunction. The degree matters because it dictates penalties: a first-degree misdemeanor can carry up to one year in jail and a fine (often up to $1,000). A second-degree misdemeanor is less severe, with shorter jail time and a smaller fine, while an infraction is a non-criminal violation with fines but no jail. A felony would involve more serious circumstances beyond simply violating the distance. So, the act of going within the restricted distance in violation of an injunction is classified as a first-degree misdemeanor.