If you have been served with a DVA, whether that be police-initiated or private application, once charged with an offense of contravening a domestic violence order, you can be liable to a period of imprisonment of three years. If you’ve had a previous conviction of contravention of a domestic violence order in the previous five years, it is called an aggravated circumstance and it increases your possible imprisonment period to five years. Domestic violence is a very serious offense in Queensland and if you have any doubts about your possible outcomes or future about going to court, please visit our website and book a one-hour free consultation.