Using Past Domestic Violence Convictions as Evidence in New Jersey Courts New Legislation in New Jersey Would Allow Prosecutors to Introduce Someone’s History of Domestic, Sexual, or Child Abuse as Evidence to Support the State’s Case in a New Domestic Violence Trial. In response to the ongoing social concern of domestic violence in New Jersey, […]
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 […]
Pregnant Domestic Violence Victims’ Rights to Include Unborn Babies in Restraining Orders in New Jersey Restraining orders in New Jersey can protect not only the victim of domestic violence, but also their unborn child. Restraining orders are important tools in domestic violence situations, protecting the victim from further abuse and sometimes even protecting their life. […]
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 […]
Facing a Domestic Violence Charge Based on Fictitious Report to Child Protective Services in New Jersey DCPP is Vital in Protecting Kids, Especially in Domestic Violence Cases. But What If Someone Files a False Report to Harass The Child’s Parent? New Jersey’s Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) plays a vital role in keeping […]
Consequences of a Final Restraining Order in NJ When relationships erode, violence may erupt, causing one party to seek legal protection from the other through the courts. A restraining order often seems logical, especially when two people no longer wish to be in a relationship. However, both parties to a protective order may need to […]
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