Domestic Assault
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-323 — first, second and third degree against an intimate partner, and a felony on the second conviction
| Degree | The conduct | The class |
|---|---|---|
| DegreeThird | The conductIntentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to an intimate partner, or threatening imminent bodily injury | The classClass I misdemeanor |
| DegreeSecond | The conductKnowingly causing bodily injury with a dangerous instrument, or recklessly causing serious bodily injury with one | The classClass IIA felony |
| DegreeFirst | The conductIntentionally and knowingly causing serious bodily injury to an intimate partner | The classClass ID felony |
A second conviction. Third degree domestic assault with one previous conviction under the section is a Class IIIA felony, and with two or more, a Class IIA felony.
An intimate partner is a spouse or former spouse, a person with whom one has a child in common, or a person in a current or past dating relationship.
A dating relationship does not include a casual relationship or an ordinary business or social one. A particular charge is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-323 — Domestic assault
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.