Blog: Criminal Defense
- Does Megan’s Law Apply to Juvenile Offenders?
Oct 21, 2022
Megan’s Law is a mid-1990s law that requires certain sex offenders to register their personal information with law enforcement agencies. While the majority of registered sex offenders are adults, juveniles typically are not exempt from its registration requirements. According to reporting from New Jersey Monitor, the Garden State is What types of crimes require registration? Not all sex-related crimes require registration, fortunately. Still, in New Jersey, a person must register after receiving a convictio...Read More - What do you know about your Miranda rights?
Oct 7, 2022
Miranda rights are often featured in media, especially shows that focus on police activity and conduct. However, not many people know how they work in real life. What are a person’s Miranda rights? How do they work? And why should they be invoked? Protections under Miranda rights Miranda Warning discusses the The second is the protection of a person’s right to legal representation whether or not they can afford it out of pocket. I...Read More - 3 Tips To Help A Family Member Who Is On Parole
Sep 29, 2022
If you have a family member on parole, it means that he or she is serving the rest of a sentence outside prison. Parole is conditional, meaning that if your family member violates paroles expectations, he or she could go back to prison. You may hope that, once your family member is out on parole, everything will go back to the way it was before he or she went to prison. However, this is rarel...Read More - FAQ About Law Enforcements Use Of Cell Site Simulators
Sep 23, 2022
Cell phone records often provide location information that law enforcement might use in crime investigations. Law agencies recently began using cell phone simulators to improve the accuracy of location data. However, some have concerns about the legality of these devices and the data collected. What are cell site simulators? A cell site simulator is a small electronic device used by law enforcement. This equipment mimics cell signal towers and can How does law enforcement us...Read More - How Valid Are Eye Witness Testimonies?
Sep 14, 2022
Eyewitness testimony is a common source of evidence for either side in a criminal case. However, experts continue to question their validity, and New Jersey’s criminal justice system continues to make changes to improve the use of eyewitness testimonies. Role of eyewitness testimony Eyewitness testimony is a form of evidence used to establish facts in a criminal investigation. These testimonies can be heavily influential for the jury despite studies suggesting they are sometimes Eyewitnes...Read More - Process of Suspected Parole Violation
Sep 8, 2022
Parole is one way the legal system gives defendants a second chance. Although released from incarceration, individuals on parole still must follow specific guidelines and restrictions, as they are still carrying out their sentence. During this supervised release, the parolee stays in contact with their parole officer and follows terms of the release. Violating any of the terms, or committing a new crime, may result in unwanted consequences. Examples of violations The New Jersey Stat...Read More - 12 Things That Police Look For in a Bad Check
Aug 25, 2022
A lot of the investigation into whether someone has committed check forgery involves the check itself. Police experts can tell the difference between a legitimate check and a fake one. If you are accused of a crime, the appearance of the allegedly fraudulent check or checks can mean the difference between a conviction and a dismissal. Here are The check does not have perforated edges There is no check number, or the number i...Read More - How New Jersey’s Earn Your Way Out Act Works
Aug 17, 2022
A law that took effect early last year in New Jersey seeks to help reduce the number of inmates housed within the state. It also hopes to help reduce recidivism or the chances of an inmate returning to the criminal justice system. The law also seeks to help those who are leaving jail or prison develop the skills they need to abstain from criminal behavior and avoid reentering the prison system. Per NJ Spotlight News...Read More - How Does Parole Differ For Sex Offenders?
Aug 13, 2022
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 of five years. However, there are extra considerations in place for those convicted of sex crimes. Parole for sex offenders In most cases, a parole board reviews the cases of prisoners wh...Read More - What should you know about registering under Megan’s law?
Aug 5, 2022
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 tier three, high risk, to provide information to the state’s sex offender registry. Due to the impact that it may have on your personal and professional life, yo...Read More
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