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Harassment

Harassment in New Jersey is a criminal offense. A person convicted of harassment will have a criminal record, may face penalties, probation and jail time.

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What Is Harassment?

A Criminal Charge, Not a Civil Complaint

Harassment in New Jersey is a criminal offense. A person convicted of harassment will have a criminal record, may face penalties, probation and jail time.

Harassment charges are commonly filed in municipal court. New Jersey Harassment, N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4 Law is a frequently charged offense in municipal court.

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N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4

What the Law Covers

This law states you can be charged for harassment if you:

Communications

Make communications anonymously or at extremely inconvenient hours to cause annoyance or harm.

Offensive Touching

Subjected another person to striking, kicking, or other offensive touching, or threatened to do so.

A Course of Alarming Conduct

Engaged in any other course of alarming conduct with the purpose to annoy someone.
What You Are Facing

Penalties for Harassment in NJ

30 days maximum jail time
$500 maximum fine

The penalties for harassment in NJ include jail time up to 30 days and fines up to $500.

A conviction also leaves a criminal record, which is the part that tends to outlast the sentence — it can surface in background checks long after any fine is paid. That is worth weighing before a charge is disposed of quickly to be rid of it.

When It Arises at Home

New Jersey Domestic Violence Attorney

A harassment charge often arises between people who live together or have a relationship, and in that setting it can run alongside a domestic violence matter and a restraining order. Each can affect the other.

If you are accused of domestic violence, then you should speak with a NJ domestic violence attorney. Attorney Joel Silberman is a domestic violence defense attorney in NJ. He can handle any type of domestic violence case. He provides guidance throughout your case, while protecting your rights.

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Charged With Harassment?

A harassment charge is a criminal charge, and a conviction leaves a record. Call The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC at 201-420-1913 or email us at joel@joelsilbermanlaw.com. Consultations are free and confidential.

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