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Advocacy And Guidance
In New Jersey, mandatory minimum sentencing laws determine how long you might serve in prison. Most prisoners become eligible for parole after serving a third of their sentence. Once out of prison, ex-convicts must follow the guidelines of their parole for an average...
If charged with a sex offense in New Jersey, the authorities classify the case as one of three tiers – low risk, moderate risk and high risk. Megan’s law, a state statute enacted in 1994, requires those convicted of offenses classified as tier two, moderate risk, or...
Due to the nature of the crimes, weapons offenses often have serious penalties associated with them. The Graves Act exists to provide mandatory minimum sentencing in these situations. Not only does it help judges when accepting any plea bargains associated with...
As in other states, in New Jersey, alleged victims of psychological or physical domestic violence may seek protection by requesting a temporary restraining order. A TRO may prevent an alleged abuser from making contact with their accuser, whether in person or through...
Unfortunately, the justice system is far from perfect. This sometimes means that innocent people end up convicted of crimes they did not actually commit. Unethical and unlawful behaviors and practices of police may result in this. It is thus important for people...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
