Restraining Orders

Domestic Violence Act

Ana Maria has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in Domestic Violence cases wherein an individual was seeking a Final Restraining Order (“FRO”) against another. The NJ Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (NJS 2C:25-17 et seq.) is specific as to whom it protects and what act/s qualify as an act of domestic violence. A final restraining order is quasi criminal in nature in that any alleged violations of same will result in criminal charges and may lead to a criminal conviction. The consequences of a FRO can be long-lasting and impact your job, your residence, and custody. As such, it is important to have legal representation if you find yourself defending or seeking an FRO. Victim’s Assistance and Survivors Protection Act New Jersey Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act (VASPA) Protective Orders (PO) are available to those do not qualify for an FRO under the NJ Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Protective Order (12th line down) requires that a victim prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she was subjected to cyber harassment, stalking and/or non-consensual sexual contact, sexual penetration, lewdness, or an attempt to do so. Neither pending criminal charges nor a conviction are required to satisfy the first prong of VASPA. Undoubtedly, regardless of whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant seeking a PO under VASPA, you should have legal representation. Ana Maria successfully represented a plaintiff on an appeal relating to VASPA. Read the opinion here.

Órdenes de Protección

La Ley de Violencia Domestica

Ana Maria tiene experiencia representando a ambos demandantes y acusados en casos donde una persona alega violencia doméstica y quiere una orden de protección por medio de la ley de NJ Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (NJS 2C:25-17 et seq.). Esta ley solo protege a ciertas personas. Una violación de una orden de protección final puede resultar en cargos y una convicción criminal. Las consecuencias de una orden de protección final pueden durar toda la vida y impactar su trabajo, su hogar, y su custodia de sus hijos. Por esto, es importante tener representación legal en este tipo de casos, sea usted el acusado o la demandante. Victim’s Assistance and Survivors Protection Act Órdenes de protección se pueden obtener por medio de la ley New Jersey Victim’s Assistance and Survivors Protection Act (VASPA) Esta ley protege a personas que pueden comprobar por una preponderancia de la evidencia que han sido víctima de acoso cibernético, acechando o asalto sexual. No es necesario que haya cargos o una convicción criminal. Sin duda, en este tipo de caso, sea usted el demandante o el acusado, es importante que tenga representación legal. Ana Maria logro que la corte confirmara una orden para una cliente. Lea la opinión aquí.