Angelina Pivarnick, a Jersey Shore reality TV show star, was recently arraigned on several charges involving a domestic violence incident that occurred in June at her New Jersey home. She was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief after officers, simple assault, and obstruction of the administration of law.

While she pled guilty to the disorderly conduct charge, the judge ruled that the charge be dismissed and the record expunged, provided she followed a one-year good behavior probation program. Her lawyer was able to argue that disorderly conduct is not a criminal offense—an argument that made a huge difference in her case and likely influenced the judge's decision.

If you have been involved in a domestic violence incident in New Jersey or are facing similar charges, you need an experienced New Jersey domestic violence criminal defense attorney who understands the laws, can aggressively fight for you, and work hard to get you a reasonable outcome. The Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team is committed to fighting for your rights, making your case, and helping you navigate this serious situation.

Call us today at 888-535-3686 or fill out this contact form to discuss your case.

Recurring Domestic Conflicts Can Lead to Harsh Consequences

This incident involving Angelina Pivarnick is only the latest in a series of incidents. Previously, the 38-year-old star has had domestic altercations resulting in law enforcement presence in her home.

The last incident, which occurred in August 2023, saw her call the police to report a domestic dispute involving her fiancé. When the police arrived at her Freehold residence, she refused to press charges against her fiancé, Vinny Tortorella, who seemed to be the source of the issue.

However, when there are multiple calls on several occasions out of one address to local law enforcement for domestic disputes, it can lead to a growing suspicion of domestic violence in New Jersey. If there are repeat incidences of proven domestic violence and the accused has a prior history of committing similar offenses, it can lead to severe penalties.

Penalties for Domestic Violence in New Jersey

Domestic violence cases in New Jersey can attract several penalties. Depending on the severity of the offense, the accused, if convicted, may suffer the following:

• The defendant may be the recipient of a restraining order or a no-contact order.
• Withdrawal of their Second Amendment rights — The defendant may have their licensed weapons seized and barred from purchasing another.
• Prison sentence of up to 20 years — Depends on the degree of the charge.

Why You Need an Experienced NJ Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorney

Whether you're accused of disorderly conduct, domestic violence involving the use of firearms, or anything in between, it is important to have an experienced domestic violence criminal defense attorney in New Jersey to help fight these charges.

Otherwise, you may go to jail or serve other harsh penalties. At the Lento Law Firm, our DV Criminal Defense Team can fight for your rights and work with you to get a reasonable outcome.

Call us today at 888-535-3686 or fill out this contact form to discuss your case.