New Jersey taking steps to crack down on domestic violence

Posted August 19th, 2015 by .

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 […]

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When domestic violence becomes a personal injury case

Posted July 29th, 2015 by .

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, […]

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Still waiting on bill to take guns from domestic abusers

Posted July 15th, 2015 by .

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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Why a Domestic Violence Victim Can Obtain Restraining Order

Posted May 13th, 2015 by .

Categories: Domestic Violence.

You finally got free of your abuser. You’re in a safe place, the police have arrested your abuser, and you feel like the torment has ended. But has it really? What will happen when he/she gets out of jail? How can you protect yourself once and for all? The common answer to these types of […]

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Domestic Violence, Part 5: Punishment

Posted March 2nd, 2015 by .

Categories: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence.

In the fifth and final part of our domestic violence series, we take a look at the punishments associated with domestic violence in New Jersey. As you can imagine, New Jersey does not take a domestic violence charge lightly.  Unlike other criminal charges, where you may receive probation or a simple fine, in a domestic […]

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Domestic Violence, Part 4: Falsely Accused

Posted February 27th, 2015 by .

Categories: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence.

In the fourth part of our domestic violence series, we discuss what happens if you are falsely accused of domestic violence and what you should do next. So let’s start with a scenario: You and your wife are having a heated argument. Although harsh words are said between the two of you, it never becomes […]

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Domestic Violence, Part 3: Definition

Posted February 25th, 2015 by .

Categories: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence.

In the third part of our series on domestic violence, we’re going to take a look at the legal definition New Jersey uses for domestic violence and the punishments you could expect to receive if found guilty of the crime. Domestic violence is a serious problem in New Jersey.  According to the New Jersey State […]

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Domestic Violence, Part Two: Minors and the Law

Posted February 19th, 2015 by .

Categories: Domestic Violence.

We recently provided you with information concerning obtaining a restraining order.  However, age is an important factor when it comes to domestic violence law.  In short, minors can qualify as victims under the law.  However, judges will not issue final restraining orders against minor defendants. When does a Minor Qualify as Domestic Violence Victim? First, […]

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Domestic Violence, Part One: Obtaining a Restraining Order

Posted February 17th, 2015 by .

Categories: Domestic Violence.

According to a local police desk sergeant, there is a great deal of confusion concerning who can obtain a restraining order. Apparently, the police station is routinely flooded with requests for restraining orders that do not meet the necessary qualifications. For example, one cannot secure a restraining order as a part of a neighborly dispute. […]

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If you are accused of domestic violence can you be fired?

Posted October 22nd, 2014 by .

Categories: Domestic Violence.

Ray Rice has gone on attack. Last month, the former Baltimore Raven was suspended from the NFL after a video showing him hitting his then-fiancee was made public.  Rice has filed an appeal against his termination as well as filing a grievance over the Ravens for terminating his contract. If the courts rule in his […]

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