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title: "What are the penalties for a first Fall River domestic violence offense?"
description: "Maximum penalty on a first-offense Section 13M charge is 2.5 years house of correction and up to $5,000 fine. Subsequent offenses elevate to up to 5 years state prison. Collateral consequences..."
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date: 2026-07-01
modified: 2026-07-01
author: "Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns"
type: avada_faq
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# What are the penalties for a first Fall River domestic violence offense?

Maximum penalty on a first-offense Section 13M charge is 2.5 years house of correction and up to $5,000 fine. Subsequent offenses elevate to up to 5 years state prison. Collateral consequences include mandatory firearms surrender under federal law, housing impact, and custody consequences in family court.