Domestic Violence Reported on College Campus
A Montclair State University student has been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment under the domestic violence statute. According to a report, the arrest was made on campus. Police have stated that they are seeing an increase in domestic violence cases on college campuses. This particular incident is still being investigated.
According to New Jersey Statute 2C:13-3: "A person commits a disorderly persons offense if he knowingly restrains another unlawfully so as to interfere substantially with his liberty." In such cases, the prosecution will have to prove that the defendant knowingly held the victim against his or her will. If an incident in question took place as a result of a misunderstanding, the charges must be dropped.
Domestic abuse charges such as false imprisonment are serious crimes that carry potentially life-changing consequences. Anyone who is wrongfully charged with domestic abuse will have to fight an uphill battle to clear his or her name. Even if the charges appear minor, it is important to fight the allegations. Consequences include financial penalties, probation and possible jail time. Repeat offenders face even stiffer penalties, which makes it all the more critical for all charges to be taken seriously.
The Princeton domestic violence defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein represent New Jersey residents charged with various domestic violence crimes. We carefully examine the circumstances of a case to determine if an individual’s rights were violated and will conduct a thorough investigation to ensure that the proper evidence is gathered to aid in building a strong defense. If you or a loved one is facing domestic violence charges in New Jersey, please contact us at 609-240-0040 to discuss your case.
