New Jersey Gun Control Bills Blocked by Governor Christie’s Vetoes On August 24, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed two proposed gun control bills: one that would have made it more difficult for New Jersey residents to obtain concealed carry permits and the other that would have authorized a commission to research personalized handguns […]
NJ Appellate Court Sets Standards for Final Restraining Orders in Silver v. Silver The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (“PDVA”) controls when the New Jersey Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part can enter a Final Restraining Order (“FRO”). See N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq. However, in addition to the PDVA’s requirements that must be satisfied before […]
Bergen County Man Found Guilty of Violent Assault Against Former Partner’s Father Arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a domestic violence incident in Bergen County? We can help. Our lawyer have literally handled thousands of assault charges with tremendous success over the years. With our offices in Hackensack, we appear in Bergen County criminal […]
Camden County Man Faces Murder Charges 14 Years After Child Abuse Conviction A resident of Runnemede NJ who was previously convicted of committing child abuse against his young daughter now faces domestic violence homicide charges after the victim died. The suspect, a 33-year-old man who lives in Runnemede New Jersey, abused his infant daughter almost […]
Morris County Domestic Violence Murder Case Heads to Trial After Plea Rejection Montville, New Jersey is a gorgeous town to live and work in. However, things can turn from great to very bad when you become involved in a domestic violence case. If you find yourself in this situation in the Township of Montville or […]
Dover Man Claims Self-Defense After Stabbing Ex-Wife Eight Times in Domestic Violence Case A man who allegedly tried to kill his ex-wife at the former couple’s residence in Dover New Jersey is now saying that he merely acted in self-defense. The domestic violence incident went down on January 25, 2015 at a home on West […]
Newark Police Investigate Shooting That May Be Classified as Domestic Violence Newark NJ law enforcement is investigated a recent shooting that may soon be classified as a domestic violence incident. The violent incident resulted in one person sustained significant physical injuries. The shooting occurred after midnight at a residence in the area of South 7th […]
Landmark New Jersey Supreme Court Decision Upholds Domestic Violence Gun Laws NJ Supreme Court Rules in First Gun Case in 26 years: Orders Former Police Officer to Surrender Weapons Based on Domestic Violence The New Jersey Supreme Court issued it’s first ruling in 26 years regarding a firearms issue, and it was a unanimous opinion […]
Chief Justice Rabner’s Domestic Violence Committee Issues Final Recommendations The New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Domestic Violence released it’s final report recently regarding recommendations relating to domestic violence matters with regards to resources, education, training, and the interactions between Municipal Courts (which handle disorderly persons (misdemeanor) level cases) and Superior Courts (which handle indictable […]
NJ Cop Allegedly Violated Restraining Order Before Pennsylvania DWI Crash A Washington Township NJ police officer who was arrested and charged with Driving while Intoxicated (DWI) in Pennsylvania was allegedly involved in a serious domestic violence incident prior to the drunk driving accident. According to law enforcement, the Washington Township cop committed a number of […]
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