Violation 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 […]

Key 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 […]

Whether 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 […]

Learn 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 […]

Getting 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, […]

There 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 […]

Imagine that a store owner caught you shoplifting on video but did not press charges against you until ten years later. Not only would you be shocked at your arrest, but you may not even remember committing the crime. Fortunately, there are laws against delayed prosecutions. The law in New Jersey limits how long the […]