For reference, here are links to the laws on protection order violations and on stalking:
Violations of Protection Order:
https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-273-6/
Stalking:
https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-646-9/
Jason.j, false allegations or not and whether it seems “fair” or not, you are in many ways now at the mercy of your wife. The no contact order means you must be extremely careful in what you do and say or your wife can report a violation of the order (rightly or wrongly). You then will be put in a position of defending yourself.
As many of us have noted, the explanations you are offering in your defense
here raise questions about your intentions. A court will be judging your explanations and intentions, as well, should a violation be reported. A judge is more likely to err on the side of caution by extending a protection order or adding more restrictions rather than by lifting it.
I recommend you have an attorney in your area assist you. If you have a question about what you can and can’t do safely, rely on your attorney’s advice and direction.
Granted, four months is a long time, but one year is longer, and any time at all spent in a jail cell can seem longest of all. Don’t let it get to that point.