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1. Disclaimer: The contents of this presentation are general in
nature. Please use your discretion while following them.
The author does not guarantee legal validity of the tips
contained herein.
NJ Domestic
Violence
Offense
Tel: 201-273-7070
Toll Free: 800-889-3129
www.joelsilbermanlaw.com

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. Contact Us:
Joel Silberman,
Criminal Defense Lawyer in New Jersey
549 Summit Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Tel: (201)-273-7070
Toll Free (800)-889-3129
www.joelsilbermanlaw.com