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New Law Could Change Outcome of Domestic Violence Cases in New Jersey

By Lependorf & Silverstein

New Jersey lawmakers are progressing towards passing a new law that may allow a certain amount of force used in self defense. According to The Daily Record, the new legislation creates ?a limited self-defense justification for domestic violence victims who use force to protect themselves.? If the bill becomes law, the court may take into consideration the existence of permanent or temporary restraining orders, what circumstances led to the restraining orders, and conduct that constitutes a violation of the order. Previous acts of domestic violence could also be considered. A second bill will disallow someone who has violated a domestic violence-related restraining order from posting 10 percent of their bail. It is not clear if the validity of the restraining order will be taken into consideration...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on January 13, 2011 (boomark / email).