It is easy to discriminate against people with past criminal verdicts, especially regarding housing. Fortunately, the Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA) has provisions to minimize discrimination and give everyone equal housing opportunities. According to the FCHA,...
For most New Jersey residents, the holiday season means attending parties and spending time with family and friends. These events usually involve alcohol, which means more New Jersey cops are on the lookout for drunk drivers. Recently, the New Jersey Attorney General...
The term “juvenile delinquent” is used in New Jersey to describe people under the age of 18 who have committed a crime. Depending on the case, it can be heard in municipal court or in family court. The primary objective is for the juvenile to understand what they have...
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...
