1. NJ Domestic Violence Offense
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2. 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.

3. 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

4. Consequences of Domestic Violence

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. Stop Domestic Violence

9. 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

10. 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

11. Possible Defenses Self-Defense Innocence
Prosecution has insufficient evidence to satisfy their burden

12. Sentencing Consequences
Probation
Imprisonment
Restraining Order (Temporary and/or Permanent)
Counseling
Inclusion on the Domestic Violence Registry
Fines

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

15. Criminal Defense Lawyer in New Jersey
Contact Us:
Joel Silberman,
Criminal Defense Lawyer in New Jersey
549 Summit Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Tel: (201)
Toll Free (800)