Category: Criminal Defense
A Comprehensive Guide to Presumptions of Incarceration and Non-Incarceration in New Jersey Criminal Law A criminal conviction in New Jersey may or may not result in a prison sentence. Often, it depends on the degree of the crime, among other factors. New Jersey law guides sentencing with a presumption of non-incarceration for first-time offenses of […]
For nonviolent offenders sentenced to prison in New Jersey, the Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) is an excellent opportunity to leave prison and serve the rest of their sentences in their community under strict supervision. The program offers those with the ability to rehabilitate and reconstruct their lives, structure, supervision, and resources to help the inmate […]
Potential Effects of a Criminal Conviction on Your Immigration Status in New Jersey Immigrants seeking legal status in the United States face roadblocks when they have a criminal history. Even a single conviction may jeopardize immigration to the United States. Title 8 of the U.S. Code, the Immigration and Nationality Act, enumerates the specific crimes that […]
What are the Possible Impacts of Being Falsely Accused of a Crime in Burlington County NJ? Imagine receiving a call from a detective asking you to come to the station to answer some questions. With your heart rate rising, you ask what it’s about and find you have been accused of receiving stolen property. Knowing […]
In Forbes magazine’s “Top Social Media Statistics and Trends of 2023,” of the nearly 8 billion people on earth, about 4.9 percent are social media users. Far from its early use of connecting with friends and family, social media has nearly limitless benefits for personal and business pursuits. At the same time, platforms that encourage showcasing lifestyles […]
In all 564 of New Jersey’s municipalities, whether boroughs, townships, cities, towns, or villages, ordinances are the laws that govern what residents and visitors of the municipality can and cannot do. Municipal ordinances punish and promote acts affecting the health and safety of people within the municipality’s borders. Categorization of Municipal Ordinance Violations in New Jersey’s Criminal […]
Criminal Defense Attorneys Discuss the Rights You Have if You Get Arrested in Burlington County NJ Getting arrested is unsettling, to say the least, whether it’s your first time or not. Your emotions range from fear, shame, and sadness to a frustrating lack of control. And if it is your first arrest, you may feel […]
Have You Been Issued a Summons or a Warrant-Complaint in Burlington County, New Jersey? When you violate the law in New Jersey, you face arrest and criminal charges. Those charges issue from the state in the Superior or Municipal courts, depending on whether the charges include indictable crimes or disorderly persons offenses and traffic violations. Although a […]
Potential Custody Outcomes for Parents who Get Charged with Crimes in New Jersey You bring children into the world, thinking you want the best for them and will do whatever it takes to fulfill that desire, but life sometimes turns out differently than you envision. Child custody is a significant issue when you split up […]
Since NJ Reformed its Bail System, the Guidelines and Principles that Govern Pretrial Detention and Release Have Fundamentally Changed. Before January 2017, anyone arrested in New Jersey had to post bail to get out of jail pending a resolution of their charges. Typically, the accused posted cash or bond security to await a plea or […]