In New Jersey, domestic violence crimes are punished harshly. Domestic violence crimes include the following crimes, when committed by an adult against a person who meets the criteria of a domestic violence victim:
In January, New Jersey Gov, Chris Christie signed into law a measure that limits access to firearms for individuals who have been convicted of domestic violence offenses or are under restraining orders. This move comes after the governor vetoed an earlier version of the bill...
Continue reading…Q: Can a domestic violence arrest affect my employment?
It’s football season—and all your rowdy friends are here.
It’s common to see a professional football player push another, throw them to the ground, jump on top of them, or even use a forearm on the back of the neck to pin an...
Continue reading…Women go through a lot during and after pregnancy. One can experience all types of positive and negative feelings during this time. But, the urge to hurt a child is usually linked to some type of mental illness. If a woman has this urge and...
Continue reading…According to a research study undertaken by the University of Maryland, there appears to be a discrepancy in the way the media covers celebrity domestic violence cases, depending on the race of the offenders. In examining 330 news articles...
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