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Advocacy And Guidance
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...
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...
