NJ Police Lieutenant Case Reveals Gaps in Domestic Violence Legal Protections It was at 5:25 PM on Friday that Santos followed Semanchik back from Long Valley Animal Hospital, a sinister deepening of domestic violence. The case ended in a murder-suicide, with the two victims subsequently found shot inside Semanchik’s home on Upper Kingtown Road. Family members […]
Immigration Status and Domestic Violence: Your Rights in New Jersey Securing Protection and Legal Status as an Immigrant Victim of Domestic Violence in New Jersey Immigrant victims of domestic violence face many additional challenges. Their fear of deportation can prevent them from seeking help. Some immigrants are isolated from their families and support systems and […]
Using Home Security Footage as Evidence in NJ Restraining Order Cases Reaching a Verdict on Footage from Home Security Systems in NJ Restraining Order and Domestic Violence Proceedings With the increased availability and affordability of advanced technologies, home security cameras are becoming a popular tool to safeguard homes from crime. Camera footage of intruders helps […]
When Self-Defense is Legal in New Jersey Domestic Violence Situations Domestic violence cases are a challenge because they involve complex relationships between people. The authorities may find it challenging to determine who is at fault and reach a plausible conclusion. A restraining order cannot do its job when it is not followed. Every relationship and […]
Using Past Domestic Violence Convictions as Evidence in New Jersey Courts New Legislation in New Jersey Would Allow Prosecutors to Introduce Someone’s History of Domestic, Sexual, or Child Abuse as Evidence to Support the State’s Case in a New Domestic Violence Trial. In response to the ongoing social concern of domestic violence in New Jersey, […]
Key Considerations for Pleading the 5th in NJ Domestic Violence Trials The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects a defendant’s right to avoid self-incrimination, among other protections. Specifically, it gives defendants the right to plead the 5th, or refuse to answer questions that may prove their guilt. This right has long been an […]
The Role of Modified Images in NJ Domestic Violence Proceedings Domestic violence is a serious accusation. If a victim makes an accusation that the court does not believe, it can lead to increased danger. If someone is falsely accused, even without a conviction, they can face a ruined reputation and difficulty finding housing, employment, and […]
How New Jersey Courts View Interfering with a Loved One’s Employment as a Mechanism for Abuse The term “domestic violence” usually provokes images of bruises and physical abuse, but it can involve much more than direct violence. Domestic violence includes a range of actions, from stalking to harassing and controlling behavior. Sometimes, harassing and controlling […]
Pregnant Domestic Violence Victims’ Rights to Include Unborn Babies in Restraining Orders in New Jersey Restraining orders in New Jersey can protect not only the victim of domestic violence, but also their unborn child. Restraining orders are important tools in domestic violence situations, protecting the victim from further abuse and sometimes even protecting their life. […]
A New Tool in the Fight Against Domestic Violence: NJ Electronic Monitoring Pilot Program In Ocean County, Bill S1385, also known as “Lisa’s Law,” intends to set up a 4-year program to use electronic ankle monitoring (EM) as a means to monitor domestic violence offenders. Letizia Zindell was a victim of domestic violence in Tom’s […]
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