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New Jersey Law on Domestic Violence Simple Assault
Simple assault is a crime in New Jersey and in the context of a domestic relationship, an allegation of simple assault can have even more extensive consequences. Victims of domestic violence are protected under the New Jersey Domestic Violence Act, which imposes special requirements and procedures for handling and investigating allegations of domestic abuse. If…
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Alleged Southampton Road Rage Incident Results in DWI, Aggravated Assault Charges for Police Officer
After an alleged road rage incident in Southampton, New Jersey last week, a police officer has been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), aggravated assault, and several other offenses. The defendant in this case is 42-year-old Teddy Cerra, a resident of Southampton who serves as a police officer for the Franklin Township Police Department. Cerra was allegedly driving…
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Simple Assault in Pemberton NJ
Pemberton NJ Simple Assault Attorneys You may find yourself charged with simple assault in Pemberton, New Jersey for a number of reasons. Sometimes, simple assault charges arise when groups of people gather together at bars, sporting events, or concerts. In many cases, alcohol is involved. On the other hand, an alleged domestic violence incident can…
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Pregnant Woman Won’t be Released after Aggravated Assault, Robbery Charges in Burlington County
After being charged with aggravated assault and robbery in Burlington County, a pregnant woman was released from prison pending her trial in Superior Court in Mount Holly. Burlington County prosecutors appealed the decision and an Appellate panel recently sided with the prosecution, ordering the woman back to pre-trial detention. This case involves 20-year-old Imani Williams, who…
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Gloucester County Man Had Multiple DWI Charges before Fatal Car Accident
Authorities say the Monroeville man who was responsible for a fatal car accident was driving under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash. He is also said to have multiple DWI convictions on his record. According to officials from the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, 41-year-old Monroeville resident Emilio Ortega III was driving under…