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The Differing Standards of Proof in NJ Domestic Violence Cases

How do You Defend Newark Domestic Violence Allegations? Understand the Burden of Proof Although restraining orders and general criminal cases are similar and often intersect, they actually have many differences. The procedure is not the same, and the people involved have to prove very different facts to win their case. […]

What do I do at a Traffic Stop in NJ?

Traffic Stop Charge Attorneys Millburn NJ Traffic stops occur every day throughout the state of New Jersey. Even if you have no reason to think you did anything wrong, being pulled over by an officer can be an intimidating and sometimes frightening experience. Being nervous causes some individuals to act […]

How do they Determine Bail in NJ?

Essex County Bail Hearing Lawyers The laws on bail in New Jersey changed significantly with the enactment of Bail Reform. Since then, a person’s ability to post bail doesn’t determine whether or not they get out of jail. Now, specifically designed tools are used to examine a given case and […]

How Criminal Charges Can Impact Child Custody in New Jersey

Criminal charges and convictions can touch virtually every aspect of your life, from your ability to get a job to your housing situation. What many people do not realize is that it can even impact your ability to see your children or have custody of them in any capacity. If […]

How Criminal Mischief Qualifies as Domestic Violence in New Jersey

When most people think of domestic violence, they think of physical abuse. However, the definition of domestic violence under New Jersey law is much broader than that. Domestic violence also includes verbal or mental abuse and can include damage beyond anything done directly to a person, including property damage. Here […]

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