Key Reminders if Police Arrive at Your Door in New Jersey So law enforcement officers came knocking on your door unanticipated and you wonder: what should I do? How do I handle this stressful situation while operating within my rights and protecting myself against what could very well end up being a major issue with […]
read full articleIf You Are Convicted of a Felony in NJ, Will Your Passport Application be Denied? For the most part, you can get a passport even if you have a felony conviction. A felony conviction is not an automatic disqualifier. There are exceptions, however. The decision rests on the type of felony conviction and the country […]
read full articleLeading Reasons for Arrests at Casinos in Atlantic City NJ People from near and far come to Atlantic City to enjoy the casinos and high-intensity gambling, drinking, and entertainment. Neighboring towns and states motor into vacation for the nightlife and excitement, but so do travelers from across the nation and overseas. Atlantic City is a […]
read full articleViolation of Parole and What to Expect in NJ Violating parole can be worse than going back to prison. If you violate the parole terms, you could face a more extended, harsher prison sentence than the original one. In addition, you could ruin your chances for future parole. However, not all violations are equal. A […]
read full articleKey Considerations for Bench vs. Jury Trials in New Jersey The right to a trial by a jury of your peers is a fundamental constitutional right of federal and state criminal defendants who have been charged with indictable crimes in New Jersey. That means they have a right to be adjudicated guilty or innocent of […]
read full articleHow New Jersey Approaches Stand Your Ground and Applicability to Charges for Assault, Manslaughter, and Murder When a trespasser enters your front yard late at night, you may feel justified to do whatever is necessary to get them off your property. In New Jersey, it may be legal to use force. How much force and […]
read full articleWhether you face criminal charges in Superior Court or disorderly persons offenses, DWI charges, or traffic infractions in municipal court, you have the right to discovery. Discovery in criminal cases involves the prosecution’s duty to turn over evidence they plan to use at a criminal trial. Thus, the prosecution must turn over documents, statements, specific […]
read full articleLearn with Our Criminal Defense Attorneys How the State Identifies Suspects through Pre-Trial Identification Strategies in New Jersey Before the state can prosecute an accused, it must satisfy the criminal court judge with sufficient evidence that the defendant is the one who committed the crime or crimes in the complaint. Sometimes, the state may provide […]
read full articleGetting Your Probation Terminated Early can be Beneficial for Numerous Reasons in NJ, and an Experienced Attorney can Ensure that You are Eligible and Make a Persuasive Case. No doubt, being on probation is better than being in jail. A judge may sentence you to probation instead of jail or in addition to it. However, […]
read full articleThere are a number of important considerations to take into account before deciding to proceed with a waiver of an indictment in your criminal case in New Jersey. When you face fourth, third, second, or first degree criminal charges in New Jersey, you have the right to an indictment by a grand jury. That means […]
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