When Lying to Your Lawyer and Breaking Restraining Orders Blows Up Your Case
There’s a saying in law: “Truth stands still, but lies are always running.”
If you’re involved in a legal appeal — especially one tied to domestic violence or restraining orders — and you’re feeding your lawyer false information, you’re not just sabotaging your own case. You’re setting a legal trap that you’ll eventually fall into. And when the prosecution uncovers the truth, the consequences can be steep, swift, and long-lasting.
Let’s break it down:
⚖️ THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES
1. Perjury and Obstruction of Justice
If the false information you provide makes its way into sworn statements, affidavits, or court submissions:
- You could be charged with perjury (falsedad en documento público y testimonio falso)
- This carries prison sentences of up to 2–4 years in Spain
- You could also face charges of obstruction of justice, especially if the lie delays, misleads, or undermines the judicial process
2. Loss of Credibility in Court
Once the court realizes you’ve lied:
- Your entire testimony can be discredited
- The judge and prosecution may no longer trust anything you say
- This can impact appeals, bail hearings, custody decisions, and more
If your appeal rests on the claim that you’re a victim of injustice — but you’ve lied and repeatedly violated restraining orders — the court is likely to see you as:
- Manipulative
- Defiant
- Unremorseful
This not only ruins your appeal — it can trigger a harsher sentence.
3. Violation of Professional Ethics
Lying to your lawyer doesn’t just hurt you — it puts your legal team at risk.
- Lawyers have ethical duties. If they knowingly present false evidence or misrepresent facts, they could face disciplinary action
- If the court believes they were unknowingly misled, they may still withdraw from your case, leaving you without representation
You may find yourself:
- Without a legal defense
- Facing contempt of court
- With increased scrutiny on every detail of your case
👮♀️ WHEN RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE INVOLVED
Repeatedly violating a restraining order during or before your appeal tells the justice system one thing:
You have no intention of following the law.
If the Guardia Civil or Fiscalía (Prosecution) discover:
- New communications with the victim
- Attempts to intimidate, manipulate, or “explain”
- Secret visits, messages, or online contact
…you’ve already destroyed your chances for leniency.
And worse — those new violations become new charges.
🧠 PSYCHOLOGICAL LAYERS: CONTROL, DENIAL, AND NARCISSISTIC BEHAVIOR
This kind of behavior is often driven by narcissistic traits or trauma-rooted control mechanisms. People who lie in court while breaking restraining orders often:
- Can’t tolerate losing control
- Try to manipulate perception through false narratives
- Believe they’re “above” the system — that their version of events is more important than evidence
But this isn’t about perception. It’s about proof. And in the digital age, everything leaves a trace — messages, locations, calls, social media, CCTV.
🧘♀️ FOR SURVIVORS: YOUR TRUTH WILL HOLD
When you are healing from trauma and domestic violence, witnessing your abuser twist the truth can be frightening and exhausting. But trust this:
🌱 Truth needs no theatre. Lies need an army.
In the end, courts respect evidence. The Guardia Civil, judges, and prosecutors are trained to spot patterns of manipulation and deceit. When you stay grounded in truth, you remain on solid legal and moral ground — and that is where your healing flourishes.
🔚 IN SUMMARY:
| Action | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Lying to your lawyer | Legal sanctions, destroyed case |
| Repeated restraining order violations | New charges, longer prison sentences |
| Prosecution discovers falsehoods | Harsher penalties, potential perjury charges |
| Honest appeal with remorse | Possible leniency, fair hearing |
🛑 Lying digs a deeper hole. The only way out is through truth, accountability, and lawful behavior.
If you’re a survivor, this is a reminder: your truth doesn’t need makeup. It just needs consistency. And if you’re someone tempted to manipulate justice — your lies will bury you, not protect you.
