Can Anyone Get a Restraining Order in New Jersey? Not necessarily. Pursuant to the Prevention Against Domestic Violence Act, a “victim” applying for the restraining order must demonstrate that they are have a “domestic relationship” with the defendant and that they are the victim of an “act of domestic violence” from the defendant. The qualify as having […]
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Just this past week, our firm was able to argue for the denial of a Final Restraining Order and dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order after a hearing. Our client was charged with criminal harassment involving an act of domestic violence against their spouse. If the Plaintiff had been able to show that an act of domestic violence occurred and demonstrated a […]
I Was Charged with Assault in Chesterfield, New Jersey Were you charged with Assault? If so, we understand that this entire experience, from being arrested in handcuffs to appearing in court, can be incredibly stressful, embarrassing and difficult. Even worse, depending upon who the victim is, your case may be handled as an act of “domestic […]
Just recently, our firm was retained by a client who had been accused of simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment in a domestic dispute with their spouse. The police had arrested and charged our client with these criminal offenses, along with a Temporary Restraining Order, based solely on the allegations of his spouse. Unfortunately, this scenario is very common when […]
Just recently, our firm was retained to represent a client charged with multiple criminal charges including harassment, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, terroristic threats and simple assault. The initial incident stemmed from an dispute over a love triangle and resulted in our client being arrested in handcuffs. Over the course of the next few months, our […]
Were you arrested and served with a Temporary Restraining Order by your girlfriend/boyfriend, ex-spouse, father/mother, sibling or roommate? If so, you will be under great pressure to fight these allegations to avoid the ramifications of a Final Restraining Order. The timeline to resolve a restraining order (from issuance to final hearing) is usually about two (2) […]
Restraining Order Attorneys Mt Holly NJ Last week, firm Partner, William C. Fay, IV, Esq., obtained a Dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order at the Final Restraining Order Hearing court date. For our client (the Defendant), there was a lot at stake. Our child shared a child with the Plaintiff but did not have residential custody of the child. […]
Recently, a client retained our firm to Remove a Final Restraining Order that was entered in 1997. Our client had been arrested and charged with a series of felony offenses involving a domestic partner and was subsequently served with a Temporary Restraining Order. At the original Restraining Order Hearing, our client was unrepresented and the judge ruled in […]
Assault Attorneys in Evesham, NJ Assault is one of the most commonly charged crimes in New Jersey. Assault charges can be Simple Assault or Aggravated Assault and can involve Domestic Violence, Temporary Restraining Orders or Violation of a Restraining Order. In any scenario, the penalties for assault in New Jersey carries serious and potentially life-altering outcomes. For […]
Accused of Harassment in Camden County, NJ? In New Jersey, a person can file for a restraining order against you if you have allegedly committed an act of domestic violence against them. The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act set forth offenses that constitute acts of domestic violence, including harassment. Among domestic violence offenses, harassment is the […]