In New Jersey, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a non-criminal legal order issued by a Municipal or Superior Court Judge which provides immediate protection to someone in a domestic relationship who is in danger. An individual must testify under oath that they...
Sometimes a night on the town may get a bit more raucous than expected. Unfortunately, even though you may not plan to end up in an altercation, it could happen.Scenarios can escalate quickly, and if threats of harm or unwanted physical contact take place, the...
If your separation, divorce or custody battle is growing more volatile, you may wake up each morning wondering what new frustration you will be dealing with. Your former partner has dug in, and you are also unwilling to compromise. Perhaps it has always been this way...
Sometimes, you can't avoid getting into an altercation. Even if you may have avoided the incident at some point, ultimately, you ended up involved and now you face charges for aggravated assault. You probably have some sense that the penalties you face are harsher...
When facing serious charges, individuals may wish to become as informed as possible about the possible legal proceedings they may face. Two men in New Jersey may wish to take such action after recently being charged with multiple allegations, including murder. The...
It was recently reported that a man in New Jersey is facing serious charges after an alleged stabbing. Apparently, the situation began when an individual reportedly attempted to help a person who had been involved in an assault. It was unclear exactly how...
When an individual chooses to plead not guilty to criminal allegations, it is likely that the individual wants to create and present a criminal defense. In order to do so, the accused individual may want to find out information on defense strategies relating to the...
Many individuals may consider some illegal activities worse than others. Indeed, in the eyes of the law, some crimes are more severe and can yield more serious charges due to the nature of those alleged incidents. Therefore, if a person is facing...
When individuals are charged with a crime, they must be proven guilty or plead guilty before they can be convicted. In other words, there must be sufficient credible evidence that meets a high burden of proof before a conviction for an offense such as assault can be...
When a person feels threatened or otherwise unsafe, he or she may feel the need to defend him or herself. Such situations can become complicated, especially if events escalate quickly. If a person becomes seriously hurt during an alleged altercation, authorities may...
Many individuals are aware that alcohol consumption can cause people to act in ways that are not suited for certain situations. If an individual is confronted after he or she has been drinking, the situation could potentially escalate, and an individual may become...
It is not unusual for emotions to run rampant when an individual has broken up with a significant other. In some cases, a party may not take the break up well and follow through with actions that they may not normally consider. Depending on the specifications of those...
When an individual is accused of a serious crime, he or she will likely have the option to enter a plea. Some parties may plead guilty in order to take advantage of a deal that may have come about, and other individuals may wish to maintain their innocence. If an...
When young individuals are accused of being involved in alleged criminal activity, the situation can be very overwhelming. Those parties may need to look at various aspects of their circumstances, including what their age could mean for the situation. The proceedings...
When a situation between more than one individual escalates to the point of violence, it is important that the authorities investigate the situation to determine what may have caused the event. In some cases, physical contact is used as self-defense if a person is...