Is Verbal Abuse Considered Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence cases cover a wide range of behavior. It is important to understand that domestic violence is not limited to just physical violence. Harassment, threats, stalking, and intimidation are all considered a form of domestic violence in Middlesex County and everywhere else in New Jersey can can result in jail time if you’re convicted. So the real answer to this question is “yes”, you can be charged with a criminal offense for verbal abuse that forms the basis for a domestic violence restraining order.