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 […]
New Jersey Domestic Violence Statistics: 2015 State Police Report October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New Jersey. In honor of this significant part of the State’s yearly calendar, we are delving into the New Jersey State Police’s Thirty-Third Annual Domestic Violence Offense Report to identify key trends in New Jersey domestic violence statistics. The […]
Domestic Violence Stabbing Charges and No Contact Orders in New Jersey Have you been arrested and charged with aggravated assault or attempted murder in Mercer County? Do you need a lawyer to fight for you in court? Contact us now. Here is a recent case in Trenton NJ that made the news. A Trenton, NJ […]
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