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Criminal Coercion and its Implications in New Jersey

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Understanding Criminal Coercion and Implications in New Jersey
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Criminal Coercion and its Implications in New Jersey

November 14, 2021

Learn About Criminal Coercion and how it is handled in the State of New Jersey Criminal coercion is against the law in New Jersey, and you could face steep fines and even jail time if you are convicted.  But what is coercion?  It is the restriction of another to engage or not engage in actions by using threats.  Coercion is making someone comply with your wishes at a penalty of risk to themselves or their reputation. There are several components […]

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Restraining Orders: How Can They Affect My Future?
Posted in: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Restraining Orders: How Can They Affect My Future?

October 20, 2021

Explore the possible effects of having a restraining order against you in New Jersey. The State of New Jersey provides protection from domestic violence using restraining orders. A restraining order is a document that forces the offending party from contacting the victim by text, email, regular mail, deliveries of flowers or gifts, contact with other members of the household or family, friends, neighbors, or roommates.  A restraining order is an official court document and should be treated as such. It […]

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What Are The Criminal Penalties Violating a Restraining Order in NJ?
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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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Is it possible to dissolve a final restraining order in New Jersey?
Posted in: Domestic Violence Family Law

Is it possible to dissolve a final restraining order in New Jersey?

September 18, 2019

Restraining Order and Domestic Violence Attorneys serving clients in Woodland Park, Wayne, Paterson and across Passaic County and Northern, NJ. Domestic violence is a subject that is taken very seriously by courts and law enforcement. The 1981 Prevention of Domestic Violence Act was one of the first pieces of legislation that proactively addressed this topic. This act streamlined the process of gaining a permanent restraining order against an aggressor accused of domestic violence. As a result and by design, it […]

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