Category: Domestic Violence

When a victim of domestic violence testifies in court, their testimony can have a significant impact on the outcome of the case. In this article, we will answer the question:  does the victim have to testify in a domestic violence case? We will also review what happens in the absence of a testimony and how...

Millions of people are abused by their partner or spouse all over the world. As such, domestic violence is considered a grave charge. It could have damaging repercussions on a defendant’s civil rights and future criminal record. Unfortunately, many men and women are falsely accused of domestic violence each year. This disingenuity could be done...

Residents of New Jersey, like people across the country, face an unprecedented and historic crisis as we shelter in place to protect ourselves from the COVID-19 pandemic.  As we self-isolate and observe the rigors of social distancing, there are increased pressures on couples, spouses, partners, and people who live together because of the crisis.  Such...

On Friday, 3 individuals were found dead inside a luxury New Jersey high-rise apartment building. 53-year-old Michael Stasko shot and killed his wife and 8-year-old daughter before killing himself by shooting. It is being called as a murder-suicide by the authorities who investigated the incident. Bergen County Prosecutor, John Molinelli, told that 49-year-old Melissa Stasko...