Domestic Violence, Criminal Contempt & Aggravated Harassment Defense

Woodbury | Central Islip | Mineola | Hempstead

Attorney David W. Haber has more than a decade of experience as a criminal law attorney, and is also a former felony prosecutor for Nassau County — experience he utilizes to bring you a strong, aggressive defense against New York domestic violence and criminal contempt charges.

From our office in Woodbury, we zealously guard the rights and freedom of individuals charged with a domestic violence crime throughout Nassau County (including Hempstead and Mineola), Suffolk County (including Central Islip, Riverhead and Hauppauge), as well as the five boroughs of New York (Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island, NY).

For additional information about the benefits of retaining New York Criminal Defense Attorney David W. Haber, please visit Our Qualities and Qualifications page.

Experienced New York Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

We have extensive experience defending against domestic violence and aggravated harassment charges, as well as charges of criminal contempt. We fully understand the severity and repercussions of a domestic violence conviction, as well as the manner in which some spouses use domestic violence charges when involved in a divorce or child custody dispute.

At our law firm, we have the resources to defend you against criminal domestic violence charges, as well as to represent you in family court or with your divorce.

There are several types of domestic violence or abuse charges, including:

• Domestic violence caused by physical abuse
• Domestic violence caused by sexual abuse
• Domestic violence caused by psychological abuse
• Domestic violence caused by the endangerment of a child

Depending on the extent of a victim’s injuries and a suspect’s prior convictions for domestic violence or abuse, the charges can range from misdemeanor charges to felony charges.

We vigorously fight all domestic violence and spousal abuse charges, including assaults, stalking, child endangerment and multiple offenders. Serious charges require serious legal representation. Contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer today.

Experienced New York Aggravated Harassment Defense Attorney

We have extensive experience defending against harassment and aggravated harassment charges, including:

• Aggravated harassment in the first degree (a Class E felony)
• Aggravated harassment in the second degree (a Class A misdemeanor

Experienced New York Criminal Contempt Defense Attorney

Criminal contempt charges typically emerge from the violation of a court order. A person can be charged with criminal contempt in the first degree (a Class E felony) for violating an Order of Protection, or intentionally or recklessly causing more than $250 in property damage to the person for whose protection the order was issued. The following can constitute a violation of an Order of Protection:

• Placing the protected person in reasonable fear of physical injury or death by displaying a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument
• Placing the protected person in reasonable fear of physical injury or death by repeatedly following a person or engaging in a repeated course of conduct
• Placing the protected person in reasonable fear of physical injury or death through all forms of communication, including threatening or harassing e-mail, phone calls, mail, or other forms of written or electronic communication
• Intending to harass, annoy, threaten or alarm the protected person through repeated phone calls, whether or not conversation ensues, where calls are made for no legitimate purpose
• Intending to harass, annoy, threaten or alarm the protected person through physical contact or attempts at physical contact
• Physically placing or attempting to place the protected person in fear of injury or death

Other forms of criminal contempt include:

• Menacing
• Stalking
• Harassment
• Aggravated harassment
• Disrupting a court proceeding
• Violating child support payment orders
• Violating other court orders

Domestic violence, aggravated harassment and criminal contempt charges can adversely impact your future, your freedom and your reputation. You should immediately retain the services of a skilled criminal defense attorney who has experience with domestic violence-related crimes.

Contact Skilled New York Domestic Violence Defense Attorney David Haber

For additional information about New York domestic violence laws, including aggravated harassment, and the criminal law process, or to discuss your criminal contempt charges with experienced Woodbury, New York, criminal defense lawyer and former Nassau County prosecuting attorney David Haber, please schedule a free confidential consultation by calling us at 516-367-2264. Or if you prefer, you can contact us online.

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