Upgrades penalties for domestic violence-related assault in New Jersey.

New Jersey A2957 amends the state's assault laws to enhance penalties for certain assaults committed during acts of domestic violence or in violation of a domestic violence restraining order. The bill introduces a gradation scheme that increases the severity of penalties based on the infliction of serious bodily injury or bodily injury. Penalties range from a fourth-degree crime to a first-degree crime, depending on the circumstances.

Upgrades penalties for domestic violence-related assault in New Jersey.

New Jersey A2957 amends the state's assault laws to enhance penalties for certain assaults committed during acts of domestic violence or in violation of a domestic violence restraining order. The bill introduces a gradation scheme that increases the severity of penalties based on the infliction of serious bodily injury or bodily injury. Penalties range from a fourth-degree crime to a first-degree crime, depending on the circumstances.