Category Archives: Domestic Violence

Differentiating Between Domestic Violence and Abuse in New Jersey

July 21, 2021

Domestic Violence vs. Domestic Abuse Oftentimes the terms domestic violence and domestic abuse are used interchangeably. However, in terms of the legal world, they are not the same. By hiring a criminal defense lawyer from The Law Office of Stephen R. Piper, LLC, you can ensure that you are defended properly for the crime that… […]

Is Domestic Violence a Felony or a Misdemeanor?

March 5, 2019

Many people are familiar with the concept of felonies and misdemeanors, and the fact that felonies are accompanied by much more serious punishments. However, New Jersey has eliminated the concept of felonies and misdemeanors, choosing instead to classify crimes based on degree, and moving the concept of misdemeanors – which are generally much less serious… […]

Domestic Abuse Case Leads to Death of a Child

August 22, 2017

On Father’s Day of 2017, a father in Brooklyn beat his young toddler, fracturing her skull. During the day on June 18th, the police in Brooklyn received a phone call from the baby’s mother to report the father beating their kid. This is when things got ugly. The father, aged 19, was reported to police… […]

Amber Heard Gets Temporary Restraining Order against Hollywood Star Johnny Depp

June 8, 2016

The divorce case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard became explosive last week when Heard filed for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Depp. Heard told a California court that the restraining order was necessary because she was a victim of domestic violence and feared for her safety. Heard recently appeared in court and was… […]