Category: Criminal Defense
Bail has seen a drastic shift since reform legislation became effective on January 17, 2017. Detained defendants must now be indicted within 90 days, which has caused a monumental shift in the number or defendants being incarcerated pretrial. Nevertheless, law enforcement offices and prosecutors are arresting and detaining individuals facing gun charges involving unlawful possession […]
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of two individuals for their alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run last year. According the a press release, Tonya Brown, 35, is accused of driving an SUV that struck and killed Ronald Zukowski on Dec. 29, 2019, while Mr. Zukowski tried to cross Lakehurst Road near Choctaw […]
When Can Police Search a Car for Guns? One of the most common questions we are asked at our office is “can the police search my car without consent”? Unfortunately, the answer is complicated and depends on the facts of case. While the Constitution provides protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, this does not create […]
Can Anyone Get a Restraining Order in New Jersey? Not necessarily. Pursuant to the Prevention Against Domestic Violence Act, a “victim” applying for the restraining order must demonstrate that they are have a “domestic relationship” with the defendant and that they are the victim of an “act of domestic violence” from the defendant. The qualify as having […]
Need an Lawyer in Mount Laurel for a Disorderly Persons Charge Mount Laurel, which is located in the southwestern region of Burlington County is home to just under 42,000 residents and spreads nearly 22 square miles. Due to the fact that major roadways like the Turnpike and Route 295 running through Mount Laurel, the amount […]
Just this past week, our firm was able to argue for the denial of a Final Restraining Order and dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order after a hearing. Our client was charged with criminal harassment involving an act of domestic violence against their spouse. If the Plaintiff had been able to show that an act of domestic violence occurred and demonstrated a […]
Cinnaminson Township happens to be one of Burlington County’s more affluent towns. Given its proximity to metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and Trenton, it is no surprise that Cinnaminson’s residential population exceeds nearly 16,000 people. Additionally, with major roadways like Route 130, Route 90, Route 73 and Route 543, Cinnaminson has a great deal of commuter […]
I Was Charged with Assault in Chesterfield, New Jersey Were you charged with Assault? If so, we understand that this entire experience, from being arrested in handcuffs to appearing in court, can be incredibly stressful, embarrassing and difficult. Even worse, depending upon who the victim is, your case may be handled as an act of “domestic […]
Mount Laurel is by far one of the most popular towns in all of Burlington County. That is due in large part to access to major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike and 295, shopping plazas, and new home construction developments. However, with all of these residents and commuting travelers, Mount Laurel is also one of […]
Just recently, our firm was retained by a client who had been accused of simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment in a domestic dispute with their spouse. The police had arrested and charged our client with these criminal offenses, along with a Temporary Restraining Order, based solely on the allegations of his spouse. Unfortunately, this scenario is very common when […]