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NJ Domestic Violence Offense

Tel: 201-273-7070 Toll Free: 800-889-3129www.joelsilbermanlaw.com

• When you are facing criminal charges you need New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Joel Silberman to fight for you.

• Joel Silberman is dedicated to fight for individuals who are facing Federal, State and Municipal charges.

New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws…

• In 1991, the State of New Jersey passed the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act

• This Act provides two forms of relief – Civil Relief– Criminal Relief

Consequences of Domestic Violence

New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws

• All of the state’s law enforcement agencies and courts utilize a statewide Domestic Violence Central Registry that provides up to date information on all restraining orders issued in the state.

Domestic Violence Charges in New Jersey

• If a victim of domestic violence files a complaint seeking protection from the offender, the court may grant a domestic violence restraining order, in which the victim’s life and well-being is protected.

Emergency Restraining Order

• Prohibit the accused from returning to the scene of the domestic violence

• Search for and seizure of weapons• Prohibit the accused from possessing any deadly weapon

specified under law

Stop Domestic Violence

The Possible Charges…

• Prohibition from entering the victim’s residence, workplace, or school

• Requirement to compensate the victim for losses• Requirement to pay the rent or mortgage on the victim’s

residence

The Possible Charges

• Prohibition from possessing a firearm• Requirement for the accused to receive counseling or a

psychiatric evaluation• Pay a civil penalty of at least $50 but no more than $500• Inclusion on the Domestic Violence Registry

Possible Defenses

• Self-Defense• Innocence• Prosecution has insufficient

evidence to satisfy their burden

Sentencing Consequences

• Probation• Imprisonment• Restraining Order (Temporary and/or Permanent)• Counseling• Inclusion on the Domestic Violence Registry• Fines

If you are accused of domestic violence, then speak with a NJ domestic violence attorney right away.

Contact Us:Joel Silberman,

Criminal Defense Lawyer in New Jersey549 Summit AvenueJersey City, NJ 07306Tel: (201)-273-7070

Toll Free (800)-889-3129www.joelsilbermanlaw.com