Blog Posts in October, 2011
Posted on Oct 31, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Forgery is a serious crime that is oftentimes confused with fraud; however, forgery in New Jersey usually involves specific intent with a specific thought process, whereas fraud is characterized by a ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Under New Jersey N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21a, a police officer is legally required to make an arrest if a victim "exhibits signs of injury." This means that when an officer is called about a domestic ...
Continue reading "Misunderstandings and how they sometimes lead to Domestic Violence Charges/Restraining Orders" »
Posted on Oct 20, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
If New Jersey lawmakers get their way, new legislation will give alleged domestic violence victims justification to use force to protect themselves in an altercation. The proposed bill would allow ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
When a restraining order is issued against someone, the targeted person's freedom becomes limited. That person is not allowed to come within a certain distance of a spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, ...
Continue reading "Domestic Violence/Temporary Restraining Orders may soon prohibit you from contact with you pets in New Jersey" »
Posted on Oct 13, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
A person is guilty of simple assault under New Jersey Statute 2C:12-1 if he or she, "(1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) ...
Continue reading "Fighting allegations of threats and violence in the New Jersey Courts" »
Posted on Oct 11, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
If you have been involved in a domestic dispute in New Jersey, you may be facing serious criminal charges. These types of incidents often result from a misunderstanding or an argument that quickly ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
In New Jersey, you do not have to be found with an illegal drug to face drug charges. In fact, possession of items related to illegal drugs may be all the authorities need to charge you with a ...
Continue reading "Drug Paraphernalia Charges in New Jersey" »
Posted on Oct 5, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
A disorderly persons charge is an offense and not a crime in New Jersey. It is a category of offense that typically involves something relatively minor, such as a petty theft or a drug possession ...
Continue reading "Search and Seizure in New Jersey" »
Posted on Oct 4, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
A disorderly persons charge is an offense and not a crime in New Jersey. It is a category of offense that typically involves something relatively minor, such as a petty theft or a drug possession ...
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