Facing a criminal charge is serious no matter an individual’s age. However, when the youth is charged with a crime, the criminal process that follows is significantly different from when an adult is charged with the same crime. As such, when dealing with the juvenile...
An expungement is an important process for those with criminal charges to understand because it can potentially help with the burdens associated with them. The expungement process, also referred to as expunction, typically means that the court seals or erases an...
Although you should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, the sad reality is that many police officers approach those who are suspected of drunk driving as if they’re guilty. As a result, many drivers are put in a position where they are trying...
Drug charges alone can threaten to ruin your reputation. But a conviction on those same charges can leave you dealing with a whole host of other issues. Your freedom might be in jeopardy, your finances may be at stake, and your ability to obtain employment and housing...
Having a criminal record can be like walking around with a heavy weight strapped to your back. Prior convictions can impact your ability to gain employment or own a firearm, and issues like child custody or immigration. But it’s not a burden you have to carry forever,...
It’s frightening to face criminal charges. Aggressive prosecutors threaten to strip you of your freedom and leave you with a criminal record that can haunt you for years to come. There’s certainly a lot on the line, which is why you should develop the strongest...
This past Memorial Day weekend may have been filled with fun times until, when the party is over and you are on your way home, you are pulled over and arrested for drunk driving. Because drunk driving in New Jersey has such significant consequences, even for a first...
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey recently conditionally vetoed a bill that would have eliminated mandatory minimum prison sentences for numerous crimes. However, a concurrent directive from Attorney General Gerbir Grewel requires prosecutors to agree to shorter...
Police are investigating the actions of a New Jersey State Senator after she was involved in a non-injury accident with two parked cars. According to the woman’s statement, she was attempting a turn and accidentally turned into a snowbank. In fact, the police sketch...
A criminal charge can be a life-altering experience. Whether it is for drug possession or fraud, assault or murder, a criminal charge can change the way a New Jersey resident lives their life and experiences their rights. As soon as they are charged, they can choose...
