Bill > A2084

This bill establishes a third-degree crime for certain trespasses involving a victim of domestic violence. Specifically, the bill provides that a person commits a third-degree crime if they enter the dwelling of a victim of domestic violence who is protected by a restraining order against the actor. There is a rebuttable presumption that the person entered with the intent to cause annoyance or injury or to commit a crime if a domestic violence restraining order is in place or if the actor has been convicted of or charged with a crime or offense arising from a domestic violence incident involving the victim. Additionally, the bill states that the presumption of non-incarceration shall not apply to persons convicted under this provision. A third-degree crime is punishable by 3 to 5 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

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