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Contravening an Apprehended Violence Order is an offence under section 14 of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007, which carries a maximum penalty of 2 years in prison.
To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that:
The section further provides that:
If the officer suspects on reasonable grounds that a contravention has occurred, or if an alleged contravention has been reported to the officer.
You are not guilty of the offence if:
Other defences to the charge include:
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