NJ Restraining Order Violations Lawyer

Violating a Restraining Order Attorney Represents Clients in New Jersey

If you have violated a domestic violence restraining order in Essex County, New Jersey, you will be charged under N.J.S.A. 2C:29-9, Contempt. Contempt is most often charged as a disorderly persons offense carrying a maximum penalty of one year in jail. If, however, you are charged with another disorderly person offense, or indictable offense, when you violate the restraining order you may be facing a 4th Degree indictable contempt charge. Contempt raises from a disorderly persons violation to a 4th Degree indictable charge when the underlying offense that caused the violation of the restraining order was a disorderly persons offense or higher. A 4th Degree criminal charge can carry up to (18) months of jail time.

Bramnick Law Represents Clients Facing Restraining Order Violation Charges in New Jersey

At the law office of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC, our criminal defense lawyers have many years of experience handling Contempt charges in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:29-9, and other domestic violence related charges in Essex County and throughout New Jersey. Both Casey Woodruff and Gary Grabas are former prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of experience. If you have been charged with violation of a restraining order in Essex County, you can contact us any time at (908) 322-7000.

Free Consultations Available – Essex County Domestic Violence Lawyer

Accused of violating a restraining order in Essex County or anywhere else in New Jersey? Contact Bramnick Law today to schedule a free consultation about your case.