Domestic Assault
13 V.S.A. § 1042 — injuring or threatening a family or household member, up to 18 months
| Offense | Most it carries |
|---|---|
| OffenseDomestic assault: causing or trying to cause bodily injury to a family or household member, or fear of imminent serious injury | Most it carries18 months, $5,000 |
| OffenseFirst degree aggravated: serious bodily injury, or threatening with a deadly weapon | Most it carries15 years, $25,000 |
Second degree aggravated domestic assault is a domestic assault that also violates a court order protecting the victim, or follows a prior domestic assault conviction.
Sources for this section (3)
- 13 V.S.A. § 1042 — Domestic assault
- 13 V.S.A. § 1043 — First degree aggravated domestic assault
- 13 V.S.A. § 1044 — Second degree aggravated domestic assault
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Vermont attorney.