Criminal Defense | Harassment

Harassment is a versatile criminal charge that covers a variety of actions and behaviors under New Jersey law (New Jersey Statute 2C:33-4), some of which include:

• Calling someone repeatedly on the telephone who does not want to receive such calls
• Placing telephone calls at obviously inconvenient hours
• Using offensively coarse language to communicate with another person or persons
• Communicating with someone with the intent to cause alarm or annoyance, or in fact causing alarm or annoyance
• Physical contact with another, such as shoving, kicking, or otherwise striking another person
• Conducting a course of conduct that is deemed alarming

If you’ve been charged with harassment in New Jersey, you need to call the NJ criminal defense attorneys at Villani & DeLuca, P.C.

The charge of harassment in New Jersey is mostly classified as a petty disorderly persons offense, but calling the charge petty is misleading. If you plead guilty to a charge of harassment, you will have a permanent criminal record, with a conviction for a charge that sends up a red flag to prospective employers.  You need to defend your charge by retaining an experienced NJ harassment attorney. 

The facts of your case may permit an amended charge; a charge less damaging to your future. Call the NJ criminal defense harassment attorneys at Villani & DeLuca, P.C. 732-892-9050.  We’ll discuss the facts of your case. The consultation is free.

In New Jersey, persons charged with harassment must not communicate in any way with the alleged victim. Contacting the victim often results in the granting of a restraining order or additional charges being filed. Persons charged with harassment need to be cognizant of the fact that today’s technology makes it easy for their communications to be recorded or videotaped without their knowledge. Such videotapes and recordings are obviously very damaging evidence against a party charged with harassment.

If you’ve been charged with harassment in New Jersey, it is imperative you know your rights. You want an experienced NJ criminal defense lawyer at your side when you go to court.

Call our experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorneys today at 732-892-9050. Partner Carmine R. Villani, Esquire heads our team of criminal defense lawyers, and has over 18 years of experience representing individuals against harassment charges in New Jersey.

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Contact one of our criminal defense attorneys or call our criminal defense law firm for a free consultation at 732-892-9050.  We will discuss your harassment charge.