When you find yourself on parole in New Jersey, you have to abide by certain terms. Violating any of the conditions of your parole has the potential to lead to serious legal trouble. If your parole officer believes you committed any such violations, he or she may...

Advocacy And Guidance
Month: June 2022
Circumstances that can enhance Graves Act sentencing
Under the Graves Act, New Jersey residents convicted of weapons offenses receive a minimum mandatory prison time sentence. There are, however, certain circumstances that are likely to enhance a sentence beyond the mandatory minimum. If you receive a criminal charge...
How do Graves Act waivers get started?
If the police arrest you on a weapons charge, it could result in serious jail time. The Graves Act denies you parole until you serve half of your prison sentence or at least 42 months, meaning you could be in prison for at least two and a half years out of a five-year...
How the bail system works in the state of New Jersey
Since 2017, bail has become a bit fairer in New Jersey. This is due to the Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act which eliminated cash bail. This act led to a decrease in the pretrial jail population. Here is an overview of how the system works nowadays. 1. Issuance of...






