Q: FRO, Criminal hearing question
I have a fro hearing on Mon and wanted to know if I sign off on the civil restraints after I already sent information regarding my injuries to the prosecutor that’s handling the criminal case this coming Wed, my ex-boyfriend (abuser) versus the state. Will my submission will be still able to be used for his criminal court hearing? Or will it became void due to the terms of the agreement below?
civil, restraints states: Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as an admission, acknowledgment,
affirmation or concession of wrongdoing by either party beyond the bounds of
resolution in this matter.
Plaintiff agrees that she will cooperate, to the extent possible, in the dismissal of any
criminal charges that were filed against the Defendant arising from this matter.
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A: The most important thing for you to do is ask the Court on Monday for you to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney and do not agree to anything. If you make some type of admission in Family Court (which is were your Domestic Violence case will take place) is different from what you told the Prosecutor handling the criminal case against your boyfriend ( who needs to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney) you could create problems for yourself. You need the same attorney in the criminal case to protect you in that case to prevent your credibility to be subject to scrutiny by both the Prosecutor and the Judge. You and your boyfriend must act fast in this matter. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally never good so don't choose based on price. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.
A: You need to schedule a consultation with a divorce lawyer experienced in handling domestic violence trial work to review the dv complaint and the proposed consent order.
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