New Jersey Man Convicted on Domestic Violence Charges Acquitted
A 46-year-old man from Suffern spent four years behind bars after being convicted on domestic violence charges before being released from jail. According to a news report from Lohud.com, the former Ramapo police officer was acquitted of abusing, stalking, and threatening to kill his wife. A 2009 conviction was thrown out after the panel found that the trial judge wrongfully allowed the jury to hear prior incidents in which the man was involved. The second trial also uncovered that the allegations of NJ spousal abuse did not surface until he filed for divorce on the grounds of adultery.
It is crucial in cases involving domestic abuse to have a skilled defense attorney who will fight any and all false allegations. Divorce, separations, and disputes often involve raised tempers, escalating emotions, and accusations. False allegations of abuse are particularly common in heated child custody battles. It is important that these types of arguments and accusations do not result in wrongful criminal charges.
Charges such as stalking and abuse can result in restraining orders, loss of child custody, heavy fines, and incarceration. Multiple charges can be added together resulting in harsh penalties that can have life-changing consequences. Anyone wrongfully accused of committing an act of domestic violence would be well advised to reach out to a skilled criminal defense attorney who will protect their legal rights and aggressively fight the charges.
A Princeton domestic violence defense lawyer at Lependorf & Silverstein knows how to fight wrongful allegations of domestic abuse. If you are facing domestic violence charges in New Jersey, please contact us at (609) 240-0040 for a no-cost consultation.
