How Do I Know If I’m a Victim of Domestic Abuse?
Posted July 21st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You have been with your partner for years. Although he occasionally yells at you for the most common of errors, you know that you love each and can work through any problem. Sure he insults you, or becomes extremely jealous when you hang out with your girlfriends, or refuses to listen to your side of […]
Read More“Lisa’s Law” Making the Rounds Again in NJ Legislature
Posted June 29th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Will “Lisa’s Law” finally become law in New Jersey? Earlier this month, New Jersey legislator Ron Dancer introduced the “Lisa’s Law” bill, establishing a pilot program for electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders in Ocean County. The bill is named after Letizia “Lisa” Zindell, a Toms River resident who was killed by her ex-fiancé Frank […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Can Happen to Anyone
Posted April 6th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
A recent murder in Salt Lake City is a reminder that domestic violence is something that could happen to anyone at anytime without any signs or red flags. Mary Flynn Palley was a 73-year-old retired lawyer who helped domestic violence victims with their cases. According to family and friends, the couple was very loving and […]
Read MoreMLB Gets Tough on Domestic Violence
Posted March 2nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
In the past, we’ve talked a lot about domestic violence and the NFL’s attempts to strengthen its domestic violence policy. And it looks like one sports organization has proven its taking a stand against domestic violence. Just recently, the MLB had handed down a 30-game suspension to New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman under its new […]
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Restraining Orders
Posted January 5th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
There are many misconceptions of when a judge will order a restraining order forbidding contact between parties. Some feel mistakenly feel that restraining orders will be granted for disputes between neighbors or friends. Others attempt to obtain restraining orders for minor disagreements. Learn here what you should know about restraining orders. What is a Restraining […]
Read MoreNew Jersey may override veto on domestic violence gun bill
Posted November 30th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
The New Jersey Assembly is set to vote on overriding Gov. Chris Christie’s veto on a recent firearms bill. The bill, which received strong support from domestic violence victim advocates, would confiscate firearms from those who have been convicted of domestic abuse. This is not the first gun control bill the Assembly is deciding to override. […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence: Don’t Be Tricked into Not Getting a Restraining Order
Posted October 30th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
In our last entry for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we take a look at restraining orders. When a domestic violence victim escapes a terrible situation, the victim may be concerned about his/her safety. Although there has been an outcry in the past few years for more protections for domestic violence victims, the one tried and […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence: The NFL Should Be Wearing Purple, Not Pink
Posted October 23rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
It’s October in the NFL. You can tell by all the pink each team is sporting throughout the month. Pink shoes, pink gloves, pink towels, there’s even pink chin straps on the helmets. All this in support of breast cancer research. But what the organization should really be focusing its support on this month is […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence: A Neverending Cycle of Abuse
Posted October 16th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Domestic violence is never just a sudden incident where someone is having a bad day and decides to take it out on his/her partner. It’s actually a pattern of violence that happens on a regular basis. Not all relationships follow this cycle — sometimes, the relationship is just flat-out war with no winners. But usually, the […]
Read MoreDomestic violence still a major issue in New Jersey
Posted October 2nd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and unfortunately, it’s still a major problem in the state of New Jersey. According to the New Jersey State Police’s most recent domestic violence report, there were 64,556 offenses in New Jersey in 2013. Of these incidents, only 31 percent ended in an arrest. Meanwhile, murders involving domestic abuse cases had […]
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