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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Domestic Abusers May Use GPS Technology to Stalk Victims in New Jersey What Happens when Navigation Devices are Used to Keep Tabs on Someone You Have or Had a Relationship With in NJ Technology has changed the landscape both of how domestic violence occurs and how victims can be protected. GPS (Global Positioning System), for […]
New Jersey’s Coercive Control Law – A Broader Understanding of Domestic Violence Domestic violence may seem like physical assault or deadly threats of bodily harm to most. However, New Jersey has recently made a pattern of coercive control a form of domestic violence supporting a restraining order. Coercive control can be physical and social isolation […]
Comprehensive Overview of Domestic Violence Patterns in New Jersey Sadly, domestic violence is all too common in the United States. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 20 victims per minute suffer abuse by their intimate partners. The cycle of domestic violence may account for why so many couples stay in abusive relationships. Patterned behaviors […]
New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office Benefits for Domestic Violence The New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) grew from the Criminal Injury Compensation Act of 1971 and furthers the mission to assist crime victims and their families with the funds and resources to help recover from the aftermath of violent crimes. For […]
Definition of Domestic Contretemps under New Jersey Law Most people recognize domestic violence as beyond ordinary disagreements, typically involving violence. As the term suggests, there is a certain level of violence that raises someone’s actions to the level of domestic violence, whether it be physical, emotional, or psychological. But ordinary arguments, disagreements, and bickering are […]
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