In Re Contempt of Tanksley

Respondent Larry J. Tanksley appeals as of right from an order holding him in contempt of court for violating a personal protection order (ppo). We reverse and remand for entry of an order dismissing the charge against respondent without prejudice.

On November 17, 1997, petitioner Temeika S. Moore was granted a ppo against respondent. Petitioner and respondent were previously romantically involved and had two children together. The ppo, in part, prohibited respondent from entering onto petitioner’s property, assaulting, attacking, and threaten ing to kill or physically injure petitioner. At…