A Short Introduction to Domestic Violence Laws in New Jersey
March 21, 2018
Conviction of domestic violence in New Jersey can carry penalties like jail or prison time, fines, and other consequences. The court may also issue a restraining order either before or after the trial or plea is entered. In New Jersey, a domestic violence charge typically consists of three components: who did it, what happened, and […]
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October 16, 2015
The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division ruled recently that an email forwarded to Plaintiff’s employer by Defendant does constitute harassment under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. The Court determined that the email “falls squarely within the [Act]”. In New Jersey, harassment is Domestic Violence if the aggressor purposely intended to harass another by […]
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