Fundamentals of Restitution if You are Convicted of a Crime in New Jersey Criminal convictions are costly. As part of their sentence, convicted defendants may pay fines, fees, and restitution, aside from a jail or prison term. For crimes resulting in economic losses to the victim, a court will often order the defendant to pay […]
read full articleGetting Your Record Expunged to Restore Your Firearms Rights in New Jersey Clean my Record to Restore 2nd Amendment Rights in NJ Luckily, New Jersey allows those with some criminal convictions to expunge their records and restore their Second Amendment rights. Expungement allows individuals disqualified from gun ownership to clear their criminal history and then […]
read full articleIf you have been charged with a crime in Superior Court where a victim was injured, there are additional concerns you may not be aware of, like the importance of obtaining a civil reservation. When facing felony charges, technically known as indictable crimes in New Jersey, the penalties you face are substantial and there may […]
read full articleGetting a Civil Reservation in Municipal Court when You Have been Charged with a DUI or another Motor Vehicle Violation May be Crucial to Preserve Your Interests in the Future. Intoxicated driving may result in arrest, heavy financial penalties, and imprisonment in New Jersey. However, when you are involved in an accident while driving drunk […]
read full articleHow do You Handle False Accusations? Start with Knowing the Right Actions to Take Lack of information should not prevent you from making the right moves when someone accuses you of a crime in New Jersey. With informative guidance on your side, you can confidently proceed through the legal process that follows knowing what you […]
read full articleNew Jersey is taking on the inherent issues in how it selects members of the jury pool, meaning big updates and impacts for potential jurors, prosecutors, and defense lawyers statewide. Seeking to address the jury issues raised in State v. Andujar, 247 N.J. 275, 318 (2021), the Supreme Court ordered a data collection and review […]
read full articleYou want may to know if knife possession is legal under New Jersey law. You could get arrested for having a knife on you in New Jersey, but like many laws surrounding weapons, it depends on the blade, place, and purpose. A butter knife that you use in your kitchen is not the same as […]
read full articleIf you were charged with driving impaired in NJ, a court-appointed special master found that Drug Recognition Expert testimony is sufficiently reliable to be used as evidence against you. In November of 2019, the New Jersey Supreme Court certified the matter of State of New Jersey vs. Michael Olenowski on the question of a Drug […]
read full articleIf you Accidentally or Knowingly Bring an Illegal Weapon to Newark Airport, Improperly Store a Firearm in Your Luggage, or Illegally Possess a Gun without a Permit, the Consequences in New Jersey can be Heavy. Unsuspecting travelers often find their plans derailed when arrested and charged with guns and other weapons at Newark Liberty International […]
read full articleIs Credit Card Fraud the Same as General Fraud Accusations under New Jersey Law? Credit card fraud is unique and differs from general fraud in many significant ways. Generally, fraud is deceiving others for personal gain. Credit card fraud is a particular case that New Jersey punishes severely. The New Jersey criminal statute categorizes credit […]
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