Domestic violence offenses arising out of Bridgewater may be handled in Somerset Court Superior Court or Bridgewater Municipal Court. Many acts of domestic violence are considered disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offenses, which are generally handing in municipal court. These types of offenses will most likely be charged under a summons. A summons is a document ordering an individual to appear in court. A summons may be issued for disorderly person, petty disorderly person, and municipal ordinance violations.
Domestic violence covers many criminal acts, including:
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Assault
- Sexual Assault
- False Imprisonment
- Kidnapping
These along with many other acts are protected under the New Jersey Prevention of Violence Act. If you have been charged with domestic violence in New Jersey, always discuss your case with an experienced New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer.
The domestic violence attorneys at the law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff have many years of experience handling domestic violence and other criminal matters arising out of Bridgewater. Casey Woodruff, Gary Grabas and Robert Rowbotham are all former Prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of experience.
Free Consultations Available - Bridgewater Domestic Violence Lawyer
(908) 322-7000
If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss a domestic violence offense with one of our domestic violence lawyers, you can contact us at (908) 322-7000. We are available 24 hours a day.
