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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»
Pedestrians Struck by Hit and Run Driver in Belmar
Leaving the Scene of an Accident Charges Looming in Belmar The Asbury Park Press has reported that the Belmar Police Department is actively searching for an individual that fled the scene after striking two pedestrians on E Street near 15th avenue shortly before 1:30 am. The individual they believe was driving a silver colored Cadillac... Read More»
Need a Criminal Lawyer Near Oceanport NJ?
Charged with a Crime in Oceanport New Jersey? Oceanport is a tiny little borough located on the eastern coast of Monmouth County. It has direct access to the Shrewsbury River and is just a short distance from the beach, which makes it a very desirable location for individuals to call home. Although for the most... Read More»
2nd Degree Heroin Distribution Indictment Dismissed
Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute Charges Dismissed in NJ Proetta & Oliver was able to secure a dismissal of an indictment that charged our client with a slue of drug distribution offenses including possession of heroin with the intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public housing complex. According to the discovery,... Read More»
Middletown Man Arrested and Charged with Burglary
A Convicted Burglar Charged Yet Again in Middletown NJ Following a strange series of events, the Middletown Police Department was able to apprehend the individual whom they believe burglarized one home and attempted to burglarize another early Tuesday morning. The Middletown Police Department was first dispatched to a home on Phillips Mills Drive after a... Read More»
Howell Teenager Charged with Criminal Mischief Following Road Rage Incident
Criminal Mischief Charges Filed in Howell Township New Jersey According to nj.com, the Howell Township Police Department was finally able to identify and formally charge an individual for their involvement in a road rage incident that topped headlines in New Jersey last week. Based on the reports that have been released, a township resident contacted... Read More»
Need a Local Criminal Lawyer in Sea Bright NJ?
Arrested and Charged with a Crime in Sea Bright New Jersey? Each and every year as summer approaches, small little boroughs throughout the Jersey Shore begin their preparation for the thousands of tourists that will soon be visiting their town. Sea Bright, which is a small little borough located in the northern most region of... Read More»
Charged with Possessing Vape Pen filled with THC Oil in NJ?
Facing a Possession of Marijuana Vape Pen Charge in Middletown? Vaporizer Pen’s and Electronic Cigarette’s, which are more commonly referred to as Vape Pen’s and E-Cig’s have become extremely popular over the years throughout the country. When used in there traditional fashion, these devices are legal under New Jersey law. However, over the years it... Read More»
Sandy Hook Beach Officially Bans Alcohol
Sandy Hook Becomes Last Beach to Ban Alcohol in NJ According to nj.com, Sandy Hook, which is one New Jersey’s only free beaches, has officially decided to ban the consumption of alcohol on their beach. They are the last free beach in New Jersey to ban the consumption of alcohol. With that being said, this... Read More»
Restraining Order & Assault Charges Dismissed in Monmouth County
Final Restraining Order Denied in Freehold After Trial Proetta & Oliver was able to secure another dismissal of a temporary restraining order as well as the underlying criminal charges in Monmouth County this month. Our client was initially arrested and charged with simple assault following an incident that allegedly took place in Union Beach, New... Read More»