If you have been arrested or charged with domestic violence in Irvington, New Jersey, it is important to consult with an experienced domestic violence lawyer as soon as possible. Even if the other party in the alleged abuse decides not to file charges against you, the State of New Jersey may do so.
Domestic violence refers to several offenses, including:
- Stalking
- Harassment
- Assault
- Sexual Assault
- False Imprisonment
- Terroristic Threats
Irvington Municipal Court routinely handles harassment offenses related to domestic violence. New Jersey's Harassment law is set forth at N.J.S.A 2C:33-4. A person is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense of the harassment if he:
- Makes, or causes to be made, a communication or communications anonymously or at extremely inconvenient hours, or in offensively coarse language, or any other manner likely to cause annoyance or alarm
- Subjects another to striking, kicking, shoving, or other offensive touching, or threatens to do so
- Engages in any other course of alarming conduct or of repeatedly committed acting with purpose to alarm or seriously annoy another person.
Petty disorderly offenses may carry a possible jail sentence of 30 days and up to $500 in fines.
The domestic violence lawyers at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff, LLC regularly represent domestic violence cases. Our criminal defense attorneys have many years of experience handling domestic violence charges. Casey Woodruff, Gary Grabas, and Robert Rowbotham II are all former prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience.
Free Consultation Available - Irvington Domestic Violence Lawyer
(908) 322-7000
If you have been charged with domestic violence in Irvington, it is important to consult with a New Jersey domestic violence lawyer. Our criminal defense attorneys know how to protect your rights. For a free consultation, we can be reached 24 hours at (908) 322-7000
