Pfa Contempt Consequences Pennsylvania

Summary

The users brother, Michael Wayne Raup, is facing a PFA contempt charge in Pennsylvania. He sent a photo of himself holding a gun via text to the person who has the PFA order against him. The user is seeking free legal representation for her brother as he is currently incarcerated and cannot afford a lawyer. The Public Defenders Office has denied their request for a lawyer without providing a reason. The user has also reached out to the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network and North Penn Legal Services, but they were unable to assist. The user is now exploring other options for free legal assistance.

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Mike raup
I'm sorry, but I didn't understand your response. Could you please provide more details about your legal issue involving Mike Raup?
PFA contempt
What state are you in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding PFA (Protection From Abuse) contempt laws.
Pennsylvania
What specific actions led to the PFA contempt charge? This will help me provide more accurate information.
A photo
Did the photo violate the terms of the Protection From Abuse order?
They say it Did
What was the specific term in the PFA order that the photo violated?
Not sure
Can you provide more details about the photo and how it was shared? This will help me understand if it could potentially violate a PFA order.
It was shared through a text message and it was a photo of me holding a gun that did not threaten the individual I pretty much threatened myself
Did you send the photo directly to the person who has the PFA order against you?
Yes
What was the context or message that accompanied the photo when you sent it?
Not sure
What was the intention behind sending the photo?
Threatening myself
What was the response of the person who has the PFA order against you after receiving the photo?
I'm not sure I am doing this for my brother
What is the current status of the case? Has your brother been charged or is he awaiting a court hearing?
Not sure
What is the date of the next court hearing?
August 4th of *
What is the name of the court where the hearing will take place?
Union county
What is the full name of your brother who is facing the PFA contempt charge?

Union County Courthouse, Pennsylvania:
* S 2nd St, Lewisburg, PA *
Phone: (*) *-*
Michael Wayne raup
What is the legal representation status of your brother, Michael Wayne Raup? Does he have a lawyer?
He doesn't have representation
What is the reason for not having legal representation? In Pennsylvania, violating a PFA order can lead to serious consequences, including jail time. It's crucial to have legal representation.
Incarcerated and can't afford one
What is your brother's financial situation? In Pennsylvania, if a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint a public defender.
Not working
Has your brother applied for a public defender? In Pennsylvania, if a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one.
Yes
Has your brother been assigned a public defender yet?

Explanation: This will help me understand the current legal representation status of your brother.
No
What steps has your brother taken to request a public defender? In Pennsylvania, he should contact the Public Defender's Office in Union County at (*) *-*.
Application was submitted
What is the status of the application for a public defender?
They can't help
Why can't they provide a public defender for your brother?
No idea
Why was your brother denied a public defender? This information can help understand the situation better.
I don't know
What was the reason given by the Public Defender's Office for not being able to assist your brother?
There wasn't one
What is the next step your brother is planning to take regarding his legal representation?
He needs a free lawyer
What is the reason the Public Defender's Office gave for not being able to provide a free lawyer to your brother?
They didn't give a reason
What steps has your brother taken after the Public Defender's Office denied his request for a lawyer?

In Pennsylvania, if denied a public defender, one can appeal the decision or seek pro bono legal services.
He hasn't taken any steps I'm trying to get him a free attorney
What is the reason the Public Defender's Office gave for not being able to provide a free lawyer to your brother?

In Pennsylvania, if denied a public defender, one can appeal the decision or seek pro bono legal services.
Didn't give one
What is your brother's plan now that he has been denied a public defender?

In Pennsylvania, he can appeal the decision or seek pro bono legal services.
To look for a free attorney
What steps has your brother taken to find a free attorney? In Pennsylvania, he can contact the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network for free legal services. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
I am looking for one that's my reasoning for doing this
What resources have you explored so far in your search for a free attorney for your brother?
I haven't looked through a pen legal and everywhere else
What was the outcome when you reached out to Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network?
They said they have no funding and they don't provide help for PFA
What other organizations have you reached out to for legal assistance?
North Penn legal services and public defender
What was the response from North Penn Legal Services regarding your brother's case?
That they don't provide help for a PFA
What other resources or organizations have you considered reaching out to for legal assistance?
You
What specific legal assistance are you seeking for your brother's case?
Free attorney
Have you considered reaching out to local law schools? They often have legal clinics that provide free or low-cost services.
They don't provide that in my area
What is the nearest city to you? Some law schools or legal aid organizations in larger cities may provide services to surrounding areas.
Williamsport
What is the nature of the PFA order against your brother?
PFA contempt