The NJ Prevention of Domestic Violence Act Explained
New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) is a sweeping state law that defines domestic violence as committing one or more of 19 criminal offenses upon a person who is involved in or has had a relationship with the alleged…
How to Vacate a Restraining Order in NJ
When a court imposes a restraining order against you, it can impose hardships on many areas of your life – from family relationships to your job. Even if you think you did nothing wrong or you have significantly changed your…
How to Fight a Restraining Order in New Jersey
If you are the target of a temporary restraining order issued by a New Jersey court, you need to act quickly to try to stop a temporary order from becoming a final restraining order. Unless you fight the restraining order,…
Violating an Order of Protection or Restraining Order in New Jersey
An alleged victim of domestic violence may obtain a restraining order against another person who has threatened harm or caused some type of harm. Restraining orders, also known as protective orders, typically prohibit contact between the defendant and the alleged…
New Jersey Laws on Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is taken incredibly seriously under New Jersey law. Police must respond to all domestic violence calls made by a victim or a bystander. Police must also arrest the person accused of abuse if physical injury or violation of…
Charges If You’re Caught Not Following Quarantine Rules in New Jersey
New Jersey is close to the center of the global coronavirus pandemic, a fact that already has legal consequences. State officials enacted sweeping limits on movements and business activities in New Jersey. On March 21, Governor Phil Murphy signed an…
Penalties for Minors Facing Marijuana Possession Charges in New Jersey
Under marijuana decriminalization enacted in New Jersey in 2021, possession of up to 6 ounces of marijuana is legal for adults. Even a juvenile would have to be in possession of more than 6 ounces of marijuana to warrant an…
FAQs: Arrested for Drugs in Your Car in New Jersey
Typically, law enforcement officers in New Jersey must obtain a warrant before they can search a person or a person’s property. However, an exception exists for automobiles. Police officers do not need a warrant to make a traffic stop or…
Can You Go to Jail for Shoplifting in New Jersey?
Shoplifting is not a minor offense in New Jersey. If you are convicted of shoplifting, you face a serious risk of going to jail. It will depend on the circumstances of the charge, including whether: The full retail value of…
Megan’s Law Tier Classification
In 1994, New Jersey passed Megan’s Law. The law provides additional consequences for those convicted of sex crimes, including a requirement to register as a sex offender. Aggravated sexual assault and criminal sexual contact are among the crimes that could…
