Who is Now Eligible to Expunge their Criminal Records in NJ? New Jersey’s latest expungement reform that became effective in June 2020 has changed the scope of expungements in New Jersey overnight. Although many changes have occurred in terms of eligibility, the most significant changes are related to the Clean Slate provisions and marijuana convictions. […]
read full articleNew Jersey Large Capacity Magazine Possession Attorneys If you are caught with a large capacity magazine in your possession now in New Jersey, you may be charged with violation of N.J.S.A. 29:39-3, possessing an illegal weapon or device, even if you are unaware of the limits required by law in New Jersey. So, for example, […]
read full articleWeapons and firearms are sometimes interwoven in domestic violence cases. New Jersey takes both guns and domestic violence very seriously and does all it can to protect its citizens. In fact, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act states that domestic violence is a serious crime against society and thousands of people throughout the State are […]
read full articleThe New Jersey Supreme Court agreed unanimously to overturn an Appellate Court ruling that allowed the state to bring criminal contempt charges against defendants accused of violating pretrial conditions of release. Interpreting the Criminal Justice Reform Act (CJRA), the Supreme Court, deciding two consolidated cases, ruled that the Appellate Court’s decision runs counter to the […]
read full articleIn the State of New Jersey, a person cannot purchase, receive or otherwise obtain a firearm or handgun unless he or she possesses the proper permits. To acquire the proper and necessary documentation, one must submit an application with their local police department. From there, the police will conduct an investigation to determine if the […]
read full articleArrested for Marijuana in Paramus, New Jersey If you’re traveling Route 17 into the borough of Paramus, in Bergen County, New Jersey, you might stop in the Garden State Plaza for some shopping or sit down for a bite to eat in one of its many restaurants to enjoy a good meal and relax. If […]
read full articleCompanion Court Orders for Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act was enacted with the primary goal of protecting victims from abuse, torture, and control. Domestic violence is rarely an isolated event but rather, consists of a pattern or cycle of manipulation and dominance by the perpetrator. Moreover, until […]
read full articleA Restraining Order can impact many areas of your life, from the immediate consequence of ending contact with the other party, to unintended repercussions that can affect your job, living situation, child custody, gun rights, finances, reputation, and potential criminal record. Domestic violence protective orders, also known as restraining orders, prohibit the person named in […]
read full articleNew Jersey Lawyer Explains Police Investigations after Reports of Domestic Abuse Domestic violence, reportedly on the rise lately, encompasses a vast array of serious crimes often requiring police intervention. When police come out on a call for domestic violence in New Jersey, they assess the situation, check for injuries and weapons, as well as any […]
read full articleSupreme Court Makes Important Decision in New Jersey Bridgegate Case When the Mayor of Fort Lee, New Jersey allegedly did not support Governor Chris Christie’s campaign for reelection in 2013, the beginnings of the now infamous Bridgegate formed. In one of the highest volume traffic areas in the United States, the former Governor of New […]
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