Domestic violence refers to both physical abuse and mental abuse. It most often occurs when two people are involved in a social or personal relationship and/or are living together. In the State of New York, when domestic violence arises, Orders of Protection can be obtained either from the Criminal Courts or the Family Courts. Domestic Violence … [Read more...]
Obtaining An Order Of Protection
Orders of Protection exist to help individuals who are victims of domestic violence to protect themselves. Orders of Protection can be granted by a Criminal Court judge, a Family Court judge, or if there is a divorce matter pending, by a Supreme Court judge. Obtaining An Order of Protection To obtain an Order of Protection you must bring an … [Read more...]
New York’s Criminal Harassment Statute Declared Unconstitutional
On May 13, 2014, the New York State Court of Appeals (the highest court in New York State), declared New York's criminal harassment statute, Penal Law section 240.30(1)(a) unconstitutionally vague and over broad. Under the statute it is a misdemeanor to "harass, annoy, threaten or alarm" another person either in writing or verbally if it was … [Read more...]
Violence In Judge’s Chambers During Florida Divorce
Kathleen Scott-Gonzalez appeared in court for a hearing on her divorce in Plantation, Florida. She expected this to be the final day of the trial on her divorce case. What she didn't anticipate was that she would be beaten up by her husband in the judge's chambers and end up with a broken nose and fractured jaw! Kathleen and her husband Paul … [Read more...]
Nassau County’s Continuing Crime Lab Problems
The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that laboratory technicians will have to testify regarding lab tests for such tests to be accepted into evidence. This will create significant problems for the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. Nassau County Crime Lab Closed Since February In February of 2011, the Nassau County Crime Lab … [Read more...]
Getting Divorced During an Economic Downturn
The financial crisis in the United States is causing tension within families. Financial problems can be the cause of a divorce. In most marriages the family home is the largest asset. The decline in home values over the past three or four years has resulted in many homes being worth less than the mortgages on them. Postponing Divorce Recent … [Read more...]
Smoker Told to Take Doctor’s Advice or Return to Jail
Mrs. McCloud was released from jail three months early to have a heart transplant. She ignored the advise of her doctors to stop smoking. She now either has to stop smoking, pursuant to the order of Judge Francis D. Ricigliano, or go back to jail! Nassau County District Judge Francis D. Ricigliano told Diane McCloud that she must stop smoking. … [Read more...]
Taping the Phone Calls of Suspects in Abuse Cases
New York City jails tape all phone calls made by prisoners, with the exception of calls to doctors and lawyers. Prosecutors have been using these tapes against these prisoners. More than 8,200 calls were taped last year in New York City jails. The largest number of taped phone calls were used in domestic violence cases. Domestic Violence Men … [Read more...]
Suspects In Abuse Cases – Phone Calls are Taped
New York City jails tape all phone calls made by prisoners with the exception of calls to doctors and lawyers. Prosecutors have been using these tapes against these prisoners. More than 8,200 calls were taped last year in New York City jails. The largest use of these taped calls comes in domestic violence cases. Domestic Violence Men charged … [Read more...]
Disabled Utah Woman Crucified, Tortured and Murdered
There is an investigation underway in Utah involving the horrendous murder of a disabled woman. The police are investigating the death of Christina Harms Kerns, in Salt Lake City, Utah Township. The investigation has uncovered that Ms. Harm's ankles were tied with plastic zip ties. She had bruises on her thigh and head. There was a pepper seed in … [Read more...]
