MLB 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 […]
Read MoreNew Jersey taking steps to crack down on domestic violence
Posted August 19th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
New Jersey is cracking down on domestic violence offenders. Recently, NJ Gov. Chris Christie had signed a bill that requires anyone charged with domestic violence to enter a guilty plea before entering into any pretrial intervention programs intended to cut down on jail time. In addition, the bill allows the courts to hand out prison […]
Read MoreWhen domestic violence becomes a personal injury case
Posted July 29th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence, Personal Injury.
We all know how horrible domestic violence is. No one should be the victim of any type of abuse. But there comes a time where a domestic violence victim will finally escape the situation. On top of protecting yourself from more abuse, such as obtaining a restraining order and bringing up charges against your abuser, […]
Read MoreStill waiting on bill to take guns from domestic abusers
Posted July 15th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Recently, the New Jersey Congress had passed a bill that would give the Jersey courts and police great power to take away guns suspected and convicted domestic abusers. In addition, a bill was recently introduced in Congress that would allow for domestic violence victims to easily gun permit. The bill was rushed through state Congress after the […]
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