If you’re wondering how the bail system works in New Jersey, you’re not alone. People charged with crimes and those whose loved ones have been arrested are faced with this question every day. The bail system in New Jersey changed dramatically in 2017. Prior to that date, defendants charged with crimes were eligible to request […]
read full articleIf you have been arrested in New Jersey, it is important to know your rights before, during, and after an officer makes an arrest. It is also crucial to understand your rights as an American citizen under the U.S. Constitution, to avoid an already stressful situation with law enforcement taking a turn for the worse. […]
read full articleCentral Judicial Processing (CJP) Hearings in NJ If you are arrested and charged with an indictable offense (a felony) in New Jersey, your first appearance is known as Central Judicial Processing, or CJP Court for short. This hearing is the first time you will appear before a judge to hear the charges against you and […]
read full articleAs experienced New Jersey drug defense attorneys, we often face questions from clients who are arrested for drugs found in their car. Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) that we receive from people facing drug charges arising from a motor vehicle search. Do I have to get out of the […]
read full articleOne of the most common questions our clients ask when facing criminal charges in New Jersey is if the Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTI) is the same as probation. Although there are overlaps in the terminology, these two components of New Jersey criminal law are not the same. PTI and probation have distinct elements, including eligibility […]
read full articleYou are pulled over for a traffic violation and during the stop, the officer says he smells marijuana in your vehicle. The police officer uses the odor of marijuana alone to search your car, where he finds marijuana, drug paraphernalia, heroin, cocaine, a gun, or another item considered “contraband” in New Jersey. This scenario plays […]
read full articleYes, New Jersey law enforcement and courts have access to all of your prior criminal convictions, even if they are from another state. This is important because prior convictions from other states may affect your eligibility for diversionary programs in New Jersey that are available for first time offenders. A prior conviction out of state […]
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