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What is the process of arrest in New Jersey, and what are my rights throughout it?
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What is the process of arrest in New Jersey, and what are my rights throughout?

September 23, 2021

Pre-arrest, arrest, and booking processes in NJ, as well as your rights as a citizen during each of those phases. If you have been detained by a local or state officer in New Jersey, it is essential that you know the full extent of the procedure and your rights within each step. Many people, in their ignorance, implicate themselves by speaking to officers when they are not required to do so. It is essential to know when to keep your […]

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What Are The Criminal Penalties Violating a Restraining Order in NJ?
Posted in: Criminal Law Domestic Violence Family Law Restraining Orders Uncategorized

What Are The Criminal Penalties Violating a Restraining Order in NJ?

September 10, 2021

A restraining order in New Jersey is a document that prevents the abuser from having contact with the victim. Once an order of protection is in place, the person subject to the order may face serious criminal consequences for violating it. There are two types of restraining orders that occur at various steps in the process of a restraining order case in New Jersey: a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a final restraining order (FRO).  A temporary order is petitioned […]

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Defining Domestic Violence in New Jersey
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Defining Domestic Violence in New Jersey

September 5, 2021

According to New Jersey law, several behaviors can be considered domestic abuse, and some are more subtle than others. The prevalence of domestic violence cases has, unfortunately, risen in the Covid-19 era as quarantines and stay-at-home orders have sent couples into close quarters for long periods of time. Reports around New Jersey and the country have shown a steep increase in instances of reported domestic abuse by the thousands. With domestic violence has become an even more prevalent feature of […]

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Honoring the Safety of the Victim While Honoring the Rights of the Accused: The Paradox of Criminal Law
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Honoring the Safety of the Victim While Honoring the Rights of the Accused: The Paradox of Criminal Law

August 13, 2021

The criminal court system in New Jersey is up against a paradoxical reality. Both victims, accused defendants, and criminal perpetrators are protected under the law. Before a criminal trial, there is what is called a pretrial discovery period. During this time, information is shared between the defendant’s and accuser’s legal counsels. The specifics of what a legal counsel must share with the other side are determined by the New Jersey criminal laws, courts, and judges. Usually, the information required to […]

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Can Criminal Charges and Convictions Impact Custody Decisions?
Posted in: Child Custody Co-Parenting Criminal Law Divorce Family Law Parental Rights

Can Criminal Charges and Convictions Impact Custody Decisions?

August 6, 2021

Whether you are battling in divorce proceedings or outside of marriage, child custody is a thorny issue with as many considerations as there are families. Criminal charges against you can further complicate these issues. Each family situation merits a customized view and arrangement, though some principles remain constant. For one, judges deciding custody disputes always look to the best interests of the child when awarding custody to one or both parents. The starting presumption is that a child’s best interests […]

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