What are the criminal penalties for a conviction of domestic violence?
A first conviction of domestic violence for an act of physical violence or attempted physical violence is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. A second conviction of domestic violence for an act of physical violence or attempted physical violence is a felony of the fifth degree, punishable by a $2,500 fine and a definite period of incarceration of six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, or twelve months. As a result of Senate Bill 50, which became law on January 8, 2004, a third conviction of domestic violence for an act of physical violence or attempted physical violence is a felony of the third degree, punishable up to five (5) years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000. A first conviction of domestic violence for threatening to use physical force against a family household member is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a $250 fine. A second conviction of domestic violence for threatening
