Why Do Domestic Violence Victims Recant Their Stories?
Posted September 17th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
There is one significant difference between domestic violence cases and other types of criminal cases in New Jersey. In a typical criminal case, the perpetrators and the victim are usually complete strangers. In a domestic violence case, the victim is usually related to their abuser or they both live in the same household. This relationship […]
Read MoreGPS Monitoring of Domestic Abusers: Is That Legal?
Posted September 7th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You’re finally free from an abusive relationship. You found a new place to live, you have a restraining order against your abuse, and your children are finally safe. But what you may not realize is the abuse has not stopped. In fact, in many instances, it has gotten worse. In New Jersey, statistics show that […]
Read MoreDismissing a Restraining Order: What You Need to Know
Posted September 6th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
First things first. You should be aware that there are two types of restraining orders when it comes to allegations concerning domestic violence. You may make an application for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to alleviate difficult situations for a short time. Ultimately, you will be called upon to appear before a family court judge […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Domestic Violence Trends Getting Worse
Posted August 15th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
With all the transparency about domestic violence incidents occurring at an alarming rate, one would think these incidents would begin to decrease rather than increase. Unfortunately, that is not the case. According to the latest report from the New Jersey State Police, domestic violence offenses are up 3 percent from the previous report. That’s not […]
Read MoreCyber-Harassment and Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know
Posted July 27th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Let’s say you meet a guy and you really, really like him. He treats you like a princess and buys you little gifts. He’s always texting you and checking up on you. It’s swell. But soon, things start to go awry. He’s constantly calling and checking up on you. When you want to hang out […]
Read MoreFalse Imprisonment: What You Need to Know
Posted July 18th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
When a relationship within your home turns toxic, there can be a lot of resentment. These negative feelings can become so extreme that one could commit something that is considered unreasonable, tragic, or out-of-line, such as locking their partner in a room for an absurd amount of time to teach them some type of lesson. […]
Read MoreThis is What Happens When Divorced Couples Engage in Harassment
Posted July 12th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
There’s no absolute on what happens when divorced couples engage in harassment. Some are content to just avoid contact all on their own. Of course, this is much simpler if there are no children involved. Meanwhile, many former husbands and wives seek judicial intervention. Going back to court after you’ve already been divorced may sound […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence and the Internet of Things
Posted June 29th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
When domestic violence comes up it is often thought of as physical or verbal abuse. Both of which are hard to escape as they tear away at one’s self-esteem and create fear. However, with the evolution of technology and “smart” home devices there comes another way for victims to suffer. These days, domestic violence is […]
Read MoreSmart Technology: A New Agent of Domestic Violence
Posted June 27th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Technology, especially modern advances to today’s smart technology, are becoming the newest tools of domestic abuse. In a recent article from The New York Times, more than thirty interviews shed light on how alarming these new tools of domestic abuse have become. This new pattern of abuse is tied to the rise in smart home […]
Read MoreWhat is Criminal Coercion in New Jersey?
Posted June 25th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
In New Jersey, there are multiple criminal offenses associated with domestic violence. You have heard of the usual suspects – assault, harassment, and stalking, just to name a few. But, one that you probably aren’t familiar with is criminal coercion. In fact, criminal coercion is something much larger than an act of domestic violence. It […]
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