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For many people, their first brush with the law involves being charged with a “disorderly persons offense.” Several crimes are classified as disorderly persons offenses under New Jersey law, and these crimes are considered less serious than “indictable offenses,” which … Continued

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey, it is important to be very careful about what you do next. At this stage, there are both steps you need to take and mistakes you need … Continued

When you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you don’t need to prove that you are innocent to avoid a conviction. Instead, all you need to do is prevent the prosecution from proving your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. … Continued

If you are facing any type of criminal charge in New Jersey, you need to defend yourself by all means available. A conviction could mean fines and prison time (among other penalties), and having a criminal record will negatively impact … Continued

Most people who have a run-in with the law in New Jersey get charged with a disorderly persons offense. These are New Jersey’s lower-level crimes—similar to the “misdemeanor” classification in most other states. But, even though disorderly persons offenses are … Continued

If you were recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey, you may be wondering if your DUI could land you in jail. The short answer is, “Yes.” Even though New Jersey law classifies DUI as a … Continued

If you are facing a drug charge, weapon possession charge or any other type of criminal charge in New Jersey, it is important to hire an experienced Morristown criminal attorney. Criminal charges carry steep penalties, and getting convicted in court … Continued

If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you have the right to hire an attorney. But you also have the right to represent yourself or handle your case pro se. Before you decide to represent yourself, however, it … Continued

Like most other offenses in New Jersey, driving under the influence (DUI) is subject to a statute of limitations. If the statute of limitations for your case expires and you have not yet been charged, prosecutors cannot take your case … Continued

When you get charged with a crime in New Jersey, it is important to know all of the defenses you have available. Depending on the circumstances of your case, one option may be to assert the statute of limitations. If … Continued