New Jersey has some of the most stringent drug laws in the United States. The FDA classifications determine the penalties. The more dangerous the substance found in your possession, the harsher [...]
Defending yourself from criminal charges is not something that you should do alone. You are offered representation through the court for that reason. Public Defenders are there to help those [...]
Car accidents are, unfortunately, a fairly common occurrence on the roadway. They can range from simple fender benders to serious events carrying criminal charges. If you get in a car accident [...]
Your safety and the safety of your family are of your utmost concern. A close second to that may be the need to protect your belongings and the home you have worked so hard to put together. If [...]
Just like any other state, there are areas in New Jersey that you have to be careful in because of the crime rate. If you live in a rougher area of the state, you may encounter more crime. If you [...]
If you get charged with a crime that you are innocent of, hiring an attorney is the only way you are going to be able to prove your innocence. If you choose to represent yourself in court and [...]
Even the best people can get in trouble with the law. Sometimes, just being in the wrong place at the wrong time can land you in a bind. Other times, however, having a really bad day can lead you [...]
Burglary is most often defined as the unlawful entry into virtually any structure (not just into a home or a business) with the intent to commit virtually any crime (not just theft or larceny) [...]
Property crimes refer to those crimes that relate to either theft or destruction of someone else’s property. Property crimes can range from the lowest-level vandalism charges to the felony [...]
Drug crimes are considered serious offenses in the state of New Jersey. Even first-time offenders can find themselves in prison. Fortunately, New Jersey has implemented alternative sentencing [...]
Drug charges can be complicated and terrifying; they often carry stiff sentences that can include prison time. While laws pertaining to marijuana, which is restricted at the federal level, vary a [...]
New Jersey law makes it a crime to escape or resist arrest. Many are unaware of this crime, either because of ignorance or because they see the opposite in videos shared online. Resisting arrest [...]
There are several ways the State of New Jersey can charge you with theft. For example, one can be charged with petty theft, shoplifting, or a higher degree of theft. Theft isn’t always a [...]
Offenders charged with assault and/or battery may have available defenses. Available defenses vary on a case by case basis, and they depend on the facts of the case. An offender has the burden of [...]
In 2011, a young man was preparing to spend 3-6 months in prison for a crime he never committed. Despite admitting that he was driving recklessly, this young man was convicted of “eluding” [...]