A restraining order in New Jersey is a court order, not simply an agreement between two people. Violating its terms can lead to an immediate arrest and a separate criminal contempt charge, even if the person protected by the order initiated the contact or no violence...
A Defense Lawyer’s Guide to Charges Like Simple Assault, Harassment, and Criminal Mischief If you’ve been accused of domestic violence in New Jersey, you may be surprised to learn that not all domestic violence charges are handled in Superior Court. Many lower-level...
If you've been accused of domestic violence in New Jersey, one of the first questions you or the alleged victim may have is whether the charges can be dropped. This is a common—and understandable—concern. Domestic violence charges can upend a person’s life, leading to...
Being accused of domestic violence can wreck relationships and have chilling effects on children that may last years. Defendants in New Jersey can have their lives turned upside down during a criminal investigation that could take weeks or months to be resolved. If a...
