The New Jersey Supreme Court recently decided that N.J.S.A. 39-3:33 should be interpreted narrowly, looking to the plain meaning and reasonable understanding of the term “obscure” or “concealed,” and must not be used as a pretext for police to violate any individual’s Constitutional rights. The ruling comes after two criminal cases were brought before the […]
read full articleWhen an accused is convicted of a crime, New Jersey law provides a range of sentencing options from which a judge may choose for the defendant. Each crime is graded as indictable or a disorderly persons offense, with corresponding sentences. For example, a fourth-degree crime comes with a possible sentence of up to 18 months […]
read full articleIf you are arrested and a criminal complaint is filed against you in New Jersey, your release from jail pending your trial is up to a judge. That is, if you are not released after being processed at the police station. If you are kept in jail following your arrest, you must appear before a […]
read full articleIn the wake of multiple high-profile cases that raised issues of police tactics, most notably the George Floyd case, New Jersey has enacted two laws to address the rising citizen complaints and police brutality cases. The first law, Bill 1163 is a body camera mandate for all officers, except those whose work would not require […]
read full articleFacing Criminal Charges while Splitting up with an Ex in New Jersey? You’re not Alone. The end of a marriage is almost always tough on the spouses, and divorce is rarely easy for any of the parties involved. This is especially true when the divorce is contentious because emotions can run high both in and […]
read full articleThose Held in Jail while Awaiting Criminal Trials during COVID may be Reconsidered for Pretrial Release in Some Cases The way our world operates was drastically changed with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it took a little while for the legal system to catch up and make the necessary adjustments. Now, with a […]
read full articleThe New Jersey Supreme Court agreed unanimously to overturn an Appellate Court ruling that allowed the state to bring criminal contempt charges against defendants accused of violating pretrial conditions of release. Interpreting the Criminal Justice Reform Act (CJRA), the Supreme Court, deciding two consolidated cases, ruled that the Appellate Court’s decision runs counter to the […]
read full articleThe Basics of New Jersey Search Warrants If the police believe you have evidence of a crime or contraband, such as illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or illegal firearms, they cannot simply barge into your house and grab what they want, as you may have seen on television. Unless you provide your consent to a search, […]
read full articleNJ Attorneys Handling Video Conference Court for Criminal, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse Allegations In the wake of this unprecedented health crisis caused by Coronavirus, the world has essentially shut down. New Jersey, alongside many other states throughout the country, has closed all establishments and offices that are deemed non-essential. Both private and public companies […]
read full articleOn March 24, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court publicized a Consent Order releasing people from county jails who are serving municipal court sentences or sentenced to jail as a condition of probation. This unprecedented Consent Order for the release of inmates was reached as COVID-19 aggressively attacks the citizens of New Jersey. This pandemic […]
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