Blog Posts in April, 2020
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Do I Qualify for Expungement?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueIn simple terms, an expungement is a petition to the court to have your criminal record cleared. When granted, it means you are no longer required to disclose your criminal record on applications for employment, housing, professional licenses, or for other life opportunities. After an expungement, your record will not appear on a routine background check and if asked about any past arrests or ...Continue Reading -
What Does a Restraining Order Do?
Posted By Brickfield & DonahueRestraining orders in New Jersey commonly result from allegations of domestic violence. These orders can only be issued by a Superior Court Judge after hearing evidence that the plaintiff (the victim) has been subject to some type of criminal behavior under The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 by the defendant (the accused). These orders are also known as protective orders. Restraining ...Continue Reading
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