Yearly Archives: 2017

If you’ve been convicted of a crime in New Jersey and a judge has issued your sentence, you may still have a few opportunities to have the case reconsidered in court. Most judicial decisions can be appealed, but a thorough … Continued

Most cases involving accusations that minors have broken a criminal law are handled in family court, where there is an emphasis placed on rehabilitation rather than punishment for younger offenders. However, some juvenile crimes are serious enough to be tried … Continued

There’s a widespread push to stop the use of date rape drugs across the country, especially on college campuses, where unsuspecting students could be roofied and raped practically anywhere. Due in large part to the college culture—in which many students … Continued

Becoming a United States resident—let alone citizen—is a tough road, and for many people who want to remain in the U.S. for work, school, or to start a new life, a visa is one of the documents that allows that … Continued

If you have been accused of a crime, you’re entitled to a trial by a jury of your peers to determine whether the State can prove your guilt. At that trial, the attorney for the prosecution will have the opportunity … Continued

In a DUI traffic stop, the officer typically observes some sort of behavior that raises his or her suspicions about the driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely. This behavior can be anything from weaving in between the lines on … Continued

Being a lawyer does not necessarily protect you from criminal activities, especially in the wake of the state’s renewed focus on child exploitation and child pornography trafficking. A New Jersey attorney was recently arrested for charges of trafficking in child … Continued

As of January 1, 2017, New Jersey’s current bail have undergone some major changes, and anyone facing criminal charges, or under investigation for criminal activity, will need to understand how these changes could affect their chances of making bail, and … Continued

If you have been convicted of a sex offense and have to register under Megan’s Law in New Jersey, the rules for applying for release are extremely strict. If you were originally charged and convicted in New Jersey and you’ve … Continued

Marijuana has been in the news quite a bit over the past few years, as more and more states raise the question of whether the drug should be legalized for medicinal and recreational uses. While some states have embraced the … Continued