New Jersey’s Two Prong Approach to Determining the Need for a Final Restraining Order There are multiple phases when someone seeks a restraining order in New Jersey, the first requiring less evidence than the second. Phase one, a victim of domestic violence may seek a temporary restraining order (TRO) to protect them and their family […]
read full articleIn civil cases, the plaintiff has the burden or standard of proof to present evidence proving a claim, for example, that someone injured them by operating a car negligently, which led to damages. In criminal cases, the prosecution has the burden of proof to present sufficient evidence to prove that an accused committed a specific crime. […]
read full articleLawmakers in NJ have expanded the opportunities for protection orders by enacting the New Jersey’s Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act, which allows victims to file temporary restraining orders against strangers for stalking or cyberharassment. Just as the way we meet new people and form personal relationships has changed dramatically with the use of technology […]
read full articleA crime victim is often indispensable to proving a crime. But they also have legal rights. Whether the crime is domestic violence, assault, theft, a sex offense, or other crimes, the federal and state judicial systems have rules, policies, and procedures in place to assist victims through the complex court system and to assist them […]
read full articleWhat Determines the Type of Court that Handles Your Case in New Jersey Whether you face criminal charges for domestic violence, gun charges, child abuse accusations, or sex crimes, you may need representation in various courts arising out of the same situation. While most felony criminal matters begin and end in the Superior Court, Criminal […]
read full articleNew Jersey outlaws revenge porn, making it a third degree crime in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9 for criminal invasion of privacy. If convicted, you face 3 to 5 years in state prison and a fine up to $15,000. Let us help defend your case. When the relationship goes sour, some couples have many regrets about […]
read full articleDamaging or Destroying Another’s Property in New Jersey: Is it Domestic Violence? Yes. As recognized by the laws in New Jersey, physical violence is not all there is to intimate abuse. A spouse, ex-spouse, lover, sibling, housemate, or another person in a specific type of close relationship, may commit domestic violence against a victim by […]
read full articleHighly Experienced Lawyers Handling Restraining Order Cases in Jersey City, NJ There are multiple reasons why you may find yourself involved in a restraining order matter in Jersey City, New Jersey. One being that you have been a victim of domestic violence seeking to file for an order of protection, another being that you have […]
read full articleFacing Criminal Charges while Splitting up with an Ex in New Jersey? You’re not Alone. The end of a marriage is almost always tough on the spouses, and divorce is rarely easy for any of the parties involved. This is especially true when the divorce is contentious because emotions can run high both in and […]
read full articleThe New Jersey legislature has taken a severe approach to domestic violence by enacting strict laws against perpetrators of domestic abuse. As an eye-opening example, permanent restraining orders in New Jersey have no expirations dates. Restraining orders are first temporary (TRO), obtained from a judge on an emergency basis. Domestic violence is often an emergency, and […]
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