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Advocacy And Guidance
One of the latest types of technology law enforcement uses in fighting crime and saving lives is a gunshot detecting system. It can pick up the sound of a firearm, distinguishing it from other similar noises, and alert officers. NJ.com explains these gunshot detection...
Lying on your credit card application might seem harmless. However, credit card application fraud is a fourth-degree offense that carries a $10,000 fine and potentially 18 months of jail time. According to Intuit, credit card fraud is the most common form of identity...
Qualifying for parole grants you an early release from prison, provided that you fulfill certain obligations as required by your parole certificate. Your newfound freedom may not be entirely euphoric since you know you could end up back in prison if you violate the...
New Jersey has several laws in place pertaining to sex crimes committed against children, and Megan’s Law is an example of one of the laws most commonly referenced. Megan’s Law sets guidelines with regard to publicizing sex offenders, and if you receive a charge and...
Getting into an angry situation sometimes means you say harsh and negative comments that you wish you had not said after calming down. However, in the age of social media, words can be on electronic display for just anybody to see. Sometimes those words can draw the...
Facing criminal charges is a bleak process, but thanks to the United States justice system, a defendant is innocent until proven guilty. Because of this approach, it is possible to wait for your court appearance without spending time in jail. When eligible, posting...
Weapons offenses can carry serious penalties. In New Jersey, lawmakers created the Graves Act to handle such crimes and provide mandatory minimum sentencing. According to the New Jersey Courts, the Graves Act helps to ensure mandatory prison time and helps judges when...
New Jersey is undergoing an intense movement toward criminal justice reform, and the New Jersey Bail Reform Act changes the way pre-trial detention works. Bail reform efforts place the emphasis on a variety of risk factors for holding an individual until trial rather...
A criminal record may keep you from getting a job, buying a home or gaining custody of your children. Expungement removes past criminal charges from your record, allowing you to move forward in life. However, according to the New York Times, less than 6% of eligible...
Those charged with a crime in New Jersey may qualify for the Pretrial Intervention Program. The PTI offers alternatives to the traditional criminal process. The purpose of the PTI model is to provide rehabilitation to those charged with criminal offenses. An...
