Domestic Violence

In New Jersey, facing allegations of domestic violence can have serious consequences. Domestic violence charges carry enhanced penalties (compared to similar crimes committed in other circumstances), and a judge can impose a temporary restraining order in the alleged perpetrator’s absence. … Continued

In New Jersey, a domestic violence arrest can lead to fines and jail time. But, these are far from the only consequences you can face when accused of domestic violence in the Garden State. An arrest can impact your life … Continued

Facing domestic violence allegations is serious. It can have immediate consequences (if your accuser obtains a temporary restraining order, the police can remove you from your house and arrest you); and, if you get convicted, you can face fines, jail … Continued

When someone accuses you of domestic violence, you will typically have a restraining order entered against you. The New Jersey police and family law courts take all allegations of domestic violence very seriously, and you can have a temporary restraining … Continued

If you have been arrested on domestic violence charges in Essex County, you face swift and severe consequences. You need to defend yourself by all means available, and you need to be extremely careful to avoid mistakes that could make … Continued

Domestic violence is a serious allegation, and an arrest can trigger a series of severe and unfavorable consequences. In order to avoid these consequences and mitigate your risk of facing a conviction at trial, you need to defend yourself by … Continued

If you have been accused of domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis, you are not alone. According to The Economist, while overall crime rates have fallen by as much as 25 percent in major cities during the crisis, reports of … Continued

At this point, just about everything has been impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in one way or another. Many businesses are closed or operating at limited capacity, many students are starting the fall semester at home, and the … Continued

Recently, a story broke about a New Jersey councilwoman who is being accused of beating her husband over the head with a broomstick and a cookbook. The councilwoman also allegedly bit her husband’s arm. The story was not just carried … Continued

Being a lawyer does not necessarily protect you from criminal activities, especially in the wake of the state’s renewed focus on child exploitation and child pornography trafficking. A New Jersey attorney was recently arrested for charges of trafficking in child … Continued