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 […]
Hudson County Man Charged with Attempted Arson of Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment A Hudson County man was recently charged with arson after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment, turned on the stove, and then lit a candle. According to Ridgefield Park Police Lt. Joseph Rella, officers responded to the building after a woman who lived there […]
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 […]
What NJ’s New Closed-Circuit Testimony Law Means for Domestic Violence Cases Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence Law in New Jersey New Jersey law now allows alleged victims and witnesses of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse to testify against criminal defendants through closed-circuit television. Governor Chris Christie recently signed Bill A-1199, modifying previous law in New […]
New Risk Assessment Tool Helps New Jersey Police Predict Future Domestic Violence The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General recently promulgated a memorandum to law enforcement agencies recommending use of the Ontario Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Tool when handling domestic violence cases. The risk assessment tool focuses on 13 items intended to measure the […]
Bergen County Man Allegedly Placed Tracker on Girlfriend’s Car Before Killing Her Do you need a domestic violence defense lawyer in Bergenfield NJ? We can help. Contact us now for immediate assistance. Here is a recent domestic violence case in Bergenfield that made the news. A Bergenfield man accused of murdering his girlfriend also allegedly […]
Rockaway Township Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault of Two Teens A police officer in Rockaway Township New Jersey has been charged with sexual assault, but he managed to secure his release from police custody while the charges are pending. The suspect is a 44-year-old man who lives in Rockaway Township and who works for […]
Domestic Violence Case in Cape May County Involves Explicit Photos and Gun Threats A New Jersey man was recently charged with multiple domestic violence offenses for allegedly sharing explicit photos of his ex-girlfriend and pointing a shotgun at her during a confrontation. According to the Lower Township Police, a 46-year-old North Cape May man was […]
Blood of Missing Englewood Woman Reportedly Found in Boyfriend’s New York Apartment Do you need a lawyer for domestic violence criminal charges in Englewood in Bergen County? We can help. Our lawyers have literally handled thousands of criminal cases like yours with tremendous success. Contact us anytime for a free initial consultation. Here is a […]
First Degree Kidnapping Charges for Taking Your Own Children in NJ A Hopatcong New Jersey man is likely to face prison after he admitted to kidnapping his kids two years ago. The suspect is a 38-year-old male from Hopatcong, New Jersey. On February 9, 2015, he allegedly took off with his two kids in the […]
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