Domestic Violence – Burglary
Domestic Violence – Burglary
It may sound strange to some people that burglary constitutes a form of domestic violence, but it is well established in New Jersey courts that this particular crime does fall within the Domestic Violence Act of 1991.
Someone may be guilty of domestic violence by burglary if they either enter a structure or remain in a structure with the purpose to commit a crime therein. Now, this is the simplified definition of burglary so some examples may be helpful. The most obvious example would be if your spouse or partner broke into your home or car to steal your belongings. Often times this happens when parties have recently broken up and one decides to go back to the residence to try and destroy personal property in the home or steal personal belongings. It is important to understand that vehicles count under this particular statute as well as homes or garages. So if someone you have a relationship with has broken into your car to destroy property or steal belongings, you are entitled to contact the police and file for a restraining order.
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It may sound strange to some people that burglary constitutes a form of domestic violence, but it is well established in New Jersey courts that this particular crime does fall within the Domestic Violence Act of 1991.
Someone may be guilty of domestic violence by burglary if they either enter a structure or remain in a structure with the purpose to commit a crime therein. Now, this is the simplified definition of burglary so some examples may be helpful. The most obvious example would be if your spouse or partner broke into your home or car to steal your belongings. Often times this happens when parties have recently broken up and one decides to go back to the residence to try and destroy personal property in the home or steal personal belongings. It is important to understand that vehicles count under this particular statute as well as homes or garages. So if someone you have a relationship with has broken into your car to destroy property or steal belongings, you are entitled to contact the police and file for a restraining order.
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