Drug Charges: An Overview

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 great deal depending on the state, most illicit drugs… Read More
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How can I tell how many points my traffic violation will be?

Being pulled over is a hassle. No one wants to get a ticket let alone pay the potential fines and costs associated with receiving a ticket. The charge determines the amount of the fine, and it increases depending on the degree of violation. The fine,… Read More
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Resisting Arrest in New Jersey

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 is a serious crime in New Jersey, and it can have lasti… Read More
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New Jersey Theft Laws & Penalties

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 minor charge; it can be quite serious. Theft is most comm… Read More
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Assault and Battery Defenses

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 proving a defense exists. If an offender can prove a d… Read More
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Review: New Jersey Truck Accident

The New Jersey Turnpike acts as a major thoroughfare for the eastern United States, and as New Jersey trucking regulations constrain all large trucks to its national highway network, more trucks are traveling on New Jersey’s high-speed roads each y… Read More
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First Time Offenders: A Jail Story

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” police after being intimidated into admitting to such by… Read More
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Digital Access in Criminal Defense Cases

As technology continues to improve and develop at its current unprecedented rate, it comes as no surprise that some of the biggest issues in matters of evidence deal with accessibility to digital information. Today, almost all of one’s information… Read More
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Shortened Expungement Timeframe

People make mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes are criminal in nature and result in the individual being charged and convicted of the crime. Now that individual has a permanent record. However, in many states including New Jersey, individuals who ar… Read More
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Personal Injury Claim: Get the Right Medical Treatment

Bringing forth a personal injury claim may allow the injured party to also recover “medical special damages.” These damages typically include those costs that are associated with you having your injuries diagnosed, treated, or both. While these d… Read More
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