Yes, New Jersey law enforcement and courts have access to all of your prior criminal convictions, even if they are from another state. This is important because prior convictions from other states may affect your eligibility for diversionary programs in New Jersey that are available for first time offenders. A prior conviction out of state […]
read full articlePA Man Faces Weapons Offense Charges in Bergen County, New Jersey A Pennsylvania man has been charged with the illegal sale of assault rifles in Bergen County, New Jersey. The suspect is Andrew Okie, a 24-year-old electronics technician and resident of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. According to law enforcement officials, Okie was unlawfully distributing firearms in Bergen […]
read full articleOver 20,000 DWI convictions in New Jersey may be invalid because a State Police Sergeant allegedly failed to properly maintain and calibrate breath testing machines. In the most recent development in this ongoing case, the State Judiciary released a report stating the inaccuracy of the breath test results may have skewed outcomes of the affected […]
read full articleFort Lee Man Gets Prison for Stashing Assault Weapons & Handguns at Apartment A Fort Lee, NJ man has been sentenced to five years behind bars in state prison after pleading guilty to criminal weapons charges. The defendant in the NJ gun crime case was Onn Rapeika, a resident of Fort Lee in Bergen County, […]
read full articleWith thousands of charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence of drugs (DUI) issued in New Jersey every year, there are certain questions that our skilled NJ DWI lawyers are asked on a regular basis. Among the most common questions about DWI charges in New Jersey is: Can I take a plea […]
read full articleBergenfield Man Charged with 19 Counts of Burglary in NJ A man from Bergenfield, NJ faces burglary charges for 19 different break-ins in New Jersey. The suspect is 27-year-old Aaron Sukhdeo, a resident of Bergenfield in Bergen County, NJ. According to authorities, Sukhdeo burglarized 19 businesses in July, August, and September 2017. Sukhdeo allegedly broke […]
read full articleThe New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision that juvenile sex offenders should not be prohibited from applying for removal from Megan’s Law registration for their lifetimes. Since New Jersey passed Megan’s Law legislation in 1994, individuals convicted of certain sex crimes in New Jersey are required to register as sex offenders with […]
read full articleSuspect in Park Ridge, NJ Faces Felony Theft Charges for Allegedly Stealing $150,000 from an Elderly Neighbor A Park Ridge woman was arrested and charged with multiple crimes after she allegedly defrauded a senior citizen out of more than $100K. The suspect in the fraud crime case is Kim Covello, a 62-year-old resident of Park […]
read full articleNew Jersey passed a constitutional amendment in 2014 allowing certain criminal defendants to be detained without bail. Alongside this amendment, pretrial justice and speedy trial legislation that implemented a risk assessment system also went into effect. The pretrial justice reform—commonly referred to as ‘bail reform’—has overhauled the pretrial detention system and decision-making framework from one that […]
read full articleSynthetic marijuana, often referred to as “fake weed,” is illegal in New Jersey. As such, being found in possession of synthetic marijuana may lead to criminal charges for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). Similarly, distributing or dispensing fake marijuana can result in criminal prosecution for a felony offense. In addition to the potential […]
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