What 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 […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence Can Have Lifelong Effects
Posted June 8th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Domestic violence can take on many forms of physical, psychological, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse. While it certainly affects males, the main victims of domestic violence are females, the majority between ages 18 and 24. This is found to be a problem not only in New Jersey but around the world. The problem of domestic […]
Read MoreMost of New Jersey’s Domestic Violence Cases Are Dismissed
Posted June 4th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Did you know that 80 percent of domestic violence cases are ultimately dismissed in New Jersey? This statistic has legal professionals across the Garden State confused about how cases are ultimately being handled in courtrooms. But why is this the case? The Law Offices of Anthony Carbone explain how domestic violence is a skewed issue […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Prove to Secure a Restraining Order
Posted May 31st, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You might have some idea of what you need to prove to secure a restraining order. First, there’s the issue of establishing a relationship that constitutes the right to protection under New Jersey Domestic Violence laws. It’s not like the court will issue one against your next door neighbor – unless he or she happens […]
Read MoreStalking and Domestic Violence in New Jersey
Posted May 16th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You just came home from a first date with a guy you met not too long ago. The date went well, but you aren’t trying to rush into anything. You exchange a few text messages between each other the rest of that night. All is well and good. The next morning you wake up to […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence and the Dangers of Gaslighting
Posted April 18th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You and your boyfriend are having a heated argument with a close male friend you have. Your boyfriend claims that your friend likes you in an intimate manner and demands that you stop talking to him immediately. This frowned upon friendship dates back to your college years and you don’t want to break up such […]
Read MoreEmotional Domestic Abuse Can Lead to PTSD
Posted April 11th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
When we think about domestic violence, we tend to think of the victims who suffer physical abuse. As we should. But, we often push the victims who suffer from emotional and psychological abuse to the backburners in our mind. Enduring any kind of emotional or psychological abuse, regardless of how long it might have gone […]
Read MoreWhat is Intimate Partner Sexual Violence?
Posted April 2nd, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and that means it’s time for the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone to put an extreme focus on domestic violence awareness. But first, you should know that domestic violence can lead to incidents of sexual assault occurring; especially within an intimate relationship setting. The term you are going to […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence: How are Your Children Affected?
Posted March 13th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
It’s a story swept under the carpet more than it should. Mom and Dad have a contentious relationship. It doesn’t necessarily rise to the level of physical violence. However, their children are continually exposed to some form of domestic violence. How is it affecting them? In some cases, the age of the children matters. For […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Domestic Violence Stats You Need to Know
Posted February 28th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Domestic violence is an epidemic that just won’t slow down. According to reports, a domestic violence incident occurs every 8 minutes and 52 seconds in the state of New Jersey. In fact, fatal domestic violence incidents have increased in New Jersey by 16 percent from 2014 to 2015. However, those are not the most alarming […]
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