The Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity crime in the state of Texas gives police the right to arrest you if they believe you knowingly violated a court order prohibiting you from engaging in gang activities or imposing another requirement regarding gang activities. Learn more detailed information about the Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity offense below.

Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity is classified in the Texas Penal Code under Title 11 “Organized Crime,” Chapter 71 “Organized Crime.

What is the current Texas law about Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity?

The current Texas law defines the offense of Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity in Penal Code Section §71.021 as follows:^[1]

(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates a temporary or permanent order issued under Section 125.065(a) or (b), Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

How can I be charged with Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity?

You can be charged with Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity if the state’s attorneys believe that each of the elements of 71.021(a) as described in the section above have been met.

What is the punishment for Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity?

A conviction for Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity is punished as a Class A misdemeanor,^[2] with a maximum possible fine under Texas state law of up to $4,000 and jail time of up to one year. Learn about the differences between grades of felonies and misdemeanors

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Legal References:

^1. Texas Penal Code §71.021^2. Texas Penal Code §71.021(c)