Blog
In essence, insurance fraud is some form of lying to get insurance and insurance benefits. The ways someone can commit insurance fraud are as vast and varied as the possible penalties you can face if convicted in New Jersey. Here, we explore the many acts that constitute insurance fraud and the main categories of consequences […]
So you were charged with your first offense and you’re wondering how bad your situation is. The good news is, as a first-time offender in NJ, you may have more options than you realize. Although no one goes through life error-free, some mistakes have devastating consequences, whether by wrong choices, mistakes in judgment, or dire […]
Having a criminal record can affect your life in so many ways. If you keep your job, you may be able to earn a living. But if you lost your job for any reason, including completing a jail sentence, you may find challenges returning to your old job or finding new work when you have […]
Common Areas of Your Life that may be Affected by a Sex Crime Allegation in NJ Criminal offenses involving unlawful sexual behavior, such as sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, aggravated sexual assault, luring or enticing a minor, aggravated criminal sexual contact, and several others, have severe consequences. The accused may suffer the effects for years, even after serving their sentence. […]
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 […]
The same New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50) punishes driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI). Though people use the terms interchangeably when referring to illegally driving impaired, the two differ in the specificity of their definitions and consequences. Technically speaking, a DWI exclusively refers to instances when the police arrest you for […]
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 […]
Towns Across New Jersey Received Funding to Implement Increased Enforcement Tactics Targeting DUI Offenders, Including in Evesham, Pemberton, and Westhampton It’s the classic yet tragic annual event around the holidays to celebrate with family and friends and then drive home drunk, especially during the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. As a result, DWIs and DWI-related […]
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 […]