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October 16, 2017 • Homicide

Hudson County, NJ Woman Indicted in Alleged Domestic Violence Murder

Hudson County Woman Indicted for Domestic Violence Murder with Coffee Mug Have you been charged with aggravated assault or manslaughter in Hudson County and you need a lawyer? We can help. Contact us now for immediate assistance and a free initial consultation. Here is a recent domestic violence case that made the news in Hudson […]

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October 8, 2017 • Family Law Issues

Donations Made to NJ Domestic Violence Shelters During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Mary Kay Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to Somerset County Domestic Violence Shelter October is domestic violence awareness month and, accordingly, the Mary Kay Foundation will be awarding $20,000 grants to 150 domestic violence shelters across the United States. Of the many donation recipients, Safe+Sound Somerset was chosen to receive one of the annual grants to […]

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October 1, 2017 • NJ Domestic Violence Law

NJ Governor Christie Approves Closed-Circuit Testimony in Domestic Violence Cases

New NJ Law May Change How Victims Testify in Domestic Violence Cases NJ Governor Chris Christie recently signed legislation to permit victims and witnesses of alleged domestic violence or sexual assault to testify against defendants using closed-circuit television. Previously, the court system utilized closed-circuit testimony for witnesses 16 years old or younger in prosecutions for […]

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September 24, 2017 • Assault Offenses

Newark Police Officer Suspended Due to Domestic Violence Allegations

Essex County Police Officer Suspended Without Pay Following Domestic Violence Incident Need a lawyer for aggravated assault criminal charges in Essex County? Has a restraining order also been filed against you? These are two separate cases. Contact us now for a free consultation and we can explain everything to you. Here is a recent case […]

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September 17, 2017 • Property Crimes

Man Allegedly Attempts to Burn Down Girlfriend’s Apartment in Ridgefield Park

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 […]

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September 11, 2017 • Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Stabbing in Trenton, NJ Results in No Contact Order

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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September 1, 2017 • Assault Offenses

Conviction and Sentence Affirmed in Glassboro Domestic Violence Case

New Jersey Appeals Court Upholds Conviction for Brutal Domestic Violence Attack A panel of New Jersey’s appellate judges recently upheld the conviction and eight-year prison sentence for a former New Jersey man in a domestic violence case. The suspect was convicted of domestic violence assault for beating and strangling his ex-wife at her Glassboro NJ […]

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August 27, 2017 • Domestic Violence Case Issues

Alleged Domestic Violence Murder in Mount Holly, New Jersey

Murder and Weapon Charges Filed in Mount Holly Domestic Violence Case Domestic violence homicide charges in Burlington County? Contact us for help. Here is a recent news story regarding similar charges. A Mount Holly, NJ woman was recently charged with murder after allegedly shooting her wife in the face. In addition to murder charges, the […]

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August 22, 2017 • NJ Domestic Violence Law

NJ Law Now Permits Closed-Circuit Testimony in Domestic Violence Cases

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 […]

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August 18, 2017 • Domestic Violence Case Issues

New Jersey Uses New Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Tool

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 […]

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