Arrested on Thanksgiving in New Jersey Being charged with a crime at any time is an extremely stressful experience, much less on a day like Thanksgiving. What began as a happy holiday celebration can quickly spiral into a nightmare. When you are facing charges from the day of or before Thanksgiving, the potential consequences of a […]
read full articleWhat are the Consequences if I’m Convicted of a Crime in NJ? If you’ve been charged with a crime in New Jersey, you may be wondering what penalties you’re facing if convicted. While the immediate consequences of a criminal conviction can be serious, including a term of imprisonment, driver’s license suspension, significant fines, or probation, […]
read full articleElements of Harassment in Criminal & Restraining Order Matters in NJ You can’t imagine how many people get charged with harassment in New Jersey because of an irritated neighbor, police officer, ex-spouse, or another person who is simply irritated with their behavior. But irritation is not cause for a criminal conviction or the serious repercussions […]
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 articleThe Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office recently announced that it will be actively supervising the the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department in Alpine, New Jersey. Although the underlying reason for the monitoring remains unknown, Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal said that his office conducted a review of the department, ultimately discovering noncompliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s […]
read full articleA recent evaluation of data from the New Jersey Department of Corrections revealed fewer people are being sentenced to prison in the state over the last five years. In fact, the numbers have continued to decline over the last two decades. Since the 1990s, New Jersey has seen the largest decrease in prison inmates of […]
read full articleDrug and Gun Possession Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Jersey You’ve heard the scenario many times, or perhaps, it happened to you: you are pulled over by police during a routine motor vehicle stop that led to a search of your car and the people inside. Police find drugs–marijuana, heroin, cocaine, or prescription medication–or a […]
read full articleIn the past several years, the law enforcement community has come under fire for fatal police shootings that sparked controversy over the excessive use of force. In New Jersey, the State’s highest court recently ruled in favor of releasing police dash-cam videos associated with fatal shooting incidents involving police officers. This decision came in response […]
read full articleThe New Jersey Attorney General just issued a revised directive regarding the new system under Bail Reform. These guidelines provide significant modifications to the initial directive, primarily by encouraging prosecutors to seek pretrial detention for defendants charged with gun crimes, assaults on law enforcement, certain sex crimes, and those arrested while released pending another matter, or on parole. […]
read full articleWith summer upon us, there are a host of events to attend with friends and family, from concerts to sports games. New Jersey is home to numerous stadiums where thousands come every year to take part in fun and festivities, watch their favorite teams, listen to the musicians they love, and enjoy the thrill of […]
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