By Travis Tormey on Posted in Domestic Violence,Homicide,Restraining OrdersAn East Orange NJ man faces criminal charges for first degree murder in connection with the violent killings of three individuals in Newark, NJ. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the suspect murdered three people in January 2016. The suspect reportedly strangled one person at a Newark residence and then fatally shot the two… Continue Reading
By Travis Tormey on Posted in Assault Offenses,Domestic Violence,Restraining Orders,Weapons OffensesNewark NJ police are looking into a shooting that left the victim with significant gunshot-related injuries. The violent shooting occurred around 1:00 a.m. in the area of the intersection of South 7th Street and 12th Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. The victim is a 47-year-old male from Newark, NJ. He suffered a single gunshot wound… Continue Reading
By Travis Tormey on Posted in Domestic Violence,Restraining Orders,Weapons OffensesThe NJ Supreme Court has taken a strong stance on firearms ownership rights in the Garden State and issued a ruling that could have reverberations on gun crime laws for a very long time. The court’s ruling has resulted in a great deal of media coverage because it marks the first time in 26 years… Continue Reading
By Travis Tormey on Posted in Domestic Violence,Restraining OrdersThe New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Domestic Violence recently came out with a final report that addresses domestic violence matters in the state. In the report, the committee provides several recommendations that will probably have a significant impact on domestic violence resources, education about domestic violence, training for state personnel who deal with domestic… Continue Reading
By Travis Tormey on Posted in Domestic Violence,Restraining OrdersMany potential clients contact the Tormey Law Firm inquiring about their ability to file a restraining order against their neighbor. Unfortunately, that is not usually an option. To have standing to file a restraining order in New Jersey, you must be a victim of domestic violence under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Basically, one… Continue Reading
By Travis Tormey on Posted in Domestic Violence,Restraining OrdersTo file a restraining order in New Jersey, you must go to your local police department or the Superior Court in the appropriate county. According to Rule 5:7A, the restraining order should be filed in the county in which either party resides, the county in which the alleged domestic violence incident took place, or the… Continue Reading
By Travis Tormey on Posted in Domestic Violence,Restraining OrdersMany potential clients contact the Tormey Law Firm LLC asking if they have grounds to file a restraining order in New Jersey. Here are the basics: To obtain a temporary restraining order (TRO) in NJ, you must show the following: That a predicate act of domestic violence has occurred: This can be assault, harassment, stalking,… Continue Reading
By Travis Tormey on Posted in Domestic Violence,Restraining OrdersHere is a basic roadmap of how a New Jersey restraining order case will proceed once a temporary restraining order (TRO) is filed. Once a TRO is obtained, the case will be scheduled for a final restraining order (FRO) hearing within 10 days. The case will be handled in the Family Division of the Superior… Continue Reading
By Travis Tormey on Posted in Restraining Orders,Threat CrimesTravis Tormey and Christopher Perry of the Tormey Law Firm LLC recently represented a client facing a Final Restraining Order (FRO) in Essex County, NJ. As is typically the case with restraining order hearings in Essex County, NJ, the case was handled in the Family Division of the Essex County Superior Court in Newark, New… Continue Reading
By Travis Tormey on Posted in Assault Offenses,Domestic Violence,Restraining OrdersPolice are on the lookout for a Newark NJ man accused of using an ax to attack two people at a popular mall in Jersey City, New Jersey. The violent incident happened at the Newport Centre mall, a shopping complex located in downtown Jersey City, NJ. According to authorities, the 24-year-old suspect brought an ax… Continue Reading
