Blog - Domestic Violence
Monmouth County Firearms Forfeiture Case Won
Weapons Forfeiture Hearing Defense Lawyers Get Clients Guns Back in Freehold NJ After more than a six month long battle, Proetta, Oliver & Fay was able to secure the return of our client’s weapons and firearms identification card in Monmouth County. Our client had his weapons, including various firearms and crossbows as well as his... Read More»
How Serious is a Crime of Strangulation in New Jersey
Accused of Strangulation in Monmouth County Over the last decade, domestic violence allegations as a whole have been the center of a lot of attention of the legislature in New Jersey. Regardless of whether the allegations were of an assault, stalking, harassment, cyber-harassment or terroristic threats, they have routinely been underreported and as a result,... Read More»
Information You Need to Know if Served a Restraining Order
Can Anyone Obtain a Restraining Order in NJ? No, in order to be able to obtain a temporary restraining order in Monmouth County, the “victim” in the matter, which is more commonly referred to as the “plaintiff”, must satisfy two requirements pursuant to New Jersey’s Domestic Violence Prevention Act. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:25 the individual... Read More»
Looking for a Lawyer for a Domestic Violence Charge in Ocean Township?
Arrested for a Domestic Violence Charge in Ocean New Jersey? It is no secret that New Jersey as a whole takes domestic violence allegations very seriously and law enforcement in Ocean Township is no exception. In fact, in New Jersey, if the police are called to the scene to investigate a domestic violence allegation and... Read More»
Final Restraining Order Denied After Trial in New Jersey
Temporary Restraining Order Dismissed After Trial in New Jersey Our client was in the midst of an absolute nightmare, one that happens all to often, when first she contacted our office back in July. She was the victim of a rather brutal assault at the hands of her then boyfriend. To make matters worse, after... Read More»
Final Restraining Order Vacated in Monmouth County
How Long Do Restraining Orders Last in New Jersey Unlike most other states, final restraining orders (FRO) in New Jersey do not expire and can only be removed by the plaintiff themselves or if a Judge grants a Defendant’s motion to vacate. FRO’s in New Jersey carry with them rather devastating consequences, including being placed... Read More»
Can the Police Take My Weapons on Domestic Violence Charge?
Charged with a Crime of Domestic Violence in Monmouth County? One of the most common questions we hear from clients who are facing a crime that is classified as an act of domestic violence or served with a temporary restraining order is can the police take my weapon(s)? In short, the answer is yes but... Read More»
What to Do if Served with Temporary Restraining Order
Served with a Restraining Order in Monmouth County? Being served with a temporary restraining order can be extremely stressful and often very emotional. Not fully understanding the restrictions and often times, not even sure why they were even being served with it only adds to the stress. Combine that with the desire to contact the... Read More»
Facing a Domestic Violence Charge in Middletown
Charged with Domestic Violence in Middletown NJ? Disputes between loved ones are almost inevitable, that is just a part of life. However, when the disputes get out of hand and escalate, things can quickly go from bad to worse. New Jersey as a whole but especially Monmouth County takes domestic violence allegations very seriously and... Read More»
Domestic Violence Charges Issued in Middletown NJ
Domestic Dispute in Middletown Ends With Suspect Lodged in Monmouth County Jail A domestic dispute between family members in the McGuires Groves Apartment Complex erupts into a nine (9) hour standoff with the Middletown Police Department earlier this week. The standoff began when the Middletown Police Department received a 911 call stating that there was... Read More»