In this criminal proceeding, the State’s information alleges that on June 9, 2012, Appellant violated the protective order by intentionally and knowingly communicating directly with Ms. The order also contains an admonition in all capital letters that it is in full force and effect unless a court changes the order, and violation of the order may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. Appellant agreed to the order both as to form and substance. The court did not make any findings of prior family violence, nor the likelihood of future family violence (and those findings were specifically struck through on the pre-printed form order). In issuing the order, the court found that it was in the best interest of the Applicant or a member of the family or household. The agreed order recites that the court had jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter jurisdiction over the proceeding. Robles in a threatening or harassing manner, or engaging in conduct directed at her that is reasonably likely to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass. Relevant here, it prohibited Appellant from communicating directly with Ms. The hearing resulted in what is denominated as an agreed protective order dated May 2, 2012. Appellant appeared at the hearing on the application without counsel. She filed an application for a protective order in the 65th District Court following an alleged altercation after their break-up. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND Appellant is Laura Robles’s ex-boyfriend. Additionally, Appellant claims that the statute under which he was convicted violates his First Amendment rights to free speech. The predominant theme of this appeal is that the protective order was void, and that a person cannot be criminally responsible for violating a void order. (TC # 20130C07785) § OPINION Appellant was convicted of the Class A misdemeanor offense of violating a protective order. 4 § THE STATE OF TEXAS, of El Paso County, Texas § Appellee. COURT OF APPEALS EIGHTH DISTRICT OF TEXAS EL PASO, TEXAS § SERGIO PEREZ, No.
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