Father Arrested for Child Abduction and Restraining Order Violation in Paterson If your restraining order contains specific provisions involving your children, failure to comply with these requirements can lead to your arrest. In New Jersey, a violation the child custody order included in your FRO is considered criminal contempt. This is an incredibly serious situation, […]
Public Safety Assessment Scores for Domestic Violence in New Jersey The possible threat posed by individuals charged with domestic violence offenses in New Jersey has prompted further discussions about bail. For instance, the recent deaths of Tiffany Wilson and Anishalee Cortes highlighted the issue of domestic violence as it relates to New Jersey’s new bail […]
Newark Homicide Triggers Change in NJ Domestic Violence Detention In the wake of a tragic killing of a woman in Newark earlier this year, Essex County will be testing a new approach when deciding whether individuals accused of domestic violence offenses should be forced to remain in jail pending their trial. “It is important that […]
Police Response and Arrest Procedures in NJ Domestic Violence Cases A short article was recently published focusing on some alleged faults in New Jersey’s domestic violence system and commenting on a 2016 report issued by the NJ Supreme Court Ad Hoc Committee on Domestic Violence. It’s been reported that in 2014, more than 79 percent […]
Heather Locklear Domestic Violence Case: What New Jersey Law Would Apply Actress Heather Locklear was recently arrested due to allegations of domestic violence and battery against a police officer. According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department in California, Locklear faces charges following an alleged domestic violence incident with her boyfriend. The 911 call came after […]
Essex County Domestic Violence Detention Policy Changes Under Judge Santiago The criminal court system in Essex County, New Jersey recently announced that one judge will hear all detention motions filed in domestic violence cases going forward. In all new domestic violence cases in Essex County, Superior Court Judge Ramona Santiago will decide whether defendants arrested […]
Remove an Old Domestic Violence Order in Passaic County, NJ Final Restraining Order Lawyers in Paterson, NJ The Domestic Violence defense lawyers at the Tormey Law Firm LLC successfully filed a motion to remove a 2004 restraining order for a client last week in the Passaic County Superior Court located in Paterson, NJ. In New […]
Lakewood NJ Man Charged with Arson and Burglary in Domestic Violence Case Have you been arrested and charged with criminal offenses after an alleged domestic violence incident in Ocean County? Has a restraining order been filed against you? We can help. Contact us now for a free consultation. Here is a recent news story regarding […]
How Serious Are Stalking and Harassment Charges in Bergen County NJ? Stalking and harassment are considered crimes, as well as violations of a restraining order in New Jersey. If you have been charged with contempt for violating a restraining order in Hawthorne or elsewhere in Bergen County, NJ, you face severe penalties that could include […]
Fight a Domestic Violence Matter in Sussex County NJ Restraining Order Attorneys in Sparta, New Jersey Last week, our Sussex County domestic violence defense lawyers represented a client at the Sussex County Superior Court located in Newton NJ for a domestic violence restraining order case. Our client was a doctor, a young resident in Morristown, whose […]
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