Is Domestic Violence a Felony?

Domestic violence is a broad term and can usually constitute violence between husband and wife, siblings, parents and children or same-sex partners.

Domestic violence can be considered a felony when:

•             A victim sustains serious injuries as a result of violence

•             Violence results in death of the victim

•             Violence committed on a minor or pregnant woman causes injuries

•             An act of violence or threat is done with use of a weapon

•             An act involves sexual assault or rape or forced sexual abuse

•             There is a history of domestic violence convictions

Contact Domestic Violence Lawyer in New Jersey

If you have been accused of domestic violence, then you should speak with a New Jersey domestic violence attorney at The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC.

To contact The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC, call 201-420-1913 or email joel@joelsilbermanlaw.com.