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- Evidence Suppression May Be Key To Your Criminal Defense
Jun 7, 2021
Sex crime allegations can quickly threaten to derail your future. That’s why if you’re on the receiving end of these accusations you need to develop an What is evidence suppression? In its most basic terms, Ways to suppress evidence There are a number of ways that evidence can be suppressed. Evidence obtained through an illegal search, for example, may be deemed inadmissible, but so, too, can evidence where the chain of custody i...Read More - Alleged Shooter Arrested In Deptford
Jun 2, 2021
In a mental health crisis or domestic squabble between family or friends, we can make decisions that are detrimental to our own lives. Unfortunately, when guns are involved, those decisions can spiral into one ending up in jail. This appears to be the case for one local man who was arrested over the weekend. The incident According to the The arrest Upon arrest, GCPO alleges that the Glendora man was carrying a rifle an...Read More - Can You Refuse A Breathalyzer Test In New Jersey?
Oct 6, 2020
Being stopped by a police officer who suspects you may be driving while intoxicated can be a scary and intimidating situation. The protocols can be confusing, and many people do not understand their rights in this situation. It’s important to know your rights and be able to protect yourself in these situations. During DWI stops many police officers use a breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol content and prove cause for arrest. You ma...Read More - Defendants Will Be Required to Hand Over Passcodes to Their Phones
Aug 11, 2020
After former Essex County Sheriff Officer, Robert Andrews, argued that it was unconstitutional for him to provide his cell phone passcode to law enforcement, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that it wasn’t. Andrews, who was under investigation for aiding a man who was also under investigation for drug trafficking, had a search warrant from law enforcement for his phone, however, once the authorities were in possession of it, they were unable to acces...Read More - If Passed, How Will the New Prison Reform Bills Affect You?
Aug 10, 2020
As civil unrest has engulfed the country, lawmakers here in New Jersey are urging for the passing of various prison reform bills in an effort to improve the criminal justice system. This would include everything from sentencing to incarceration. Find out what these bills are and how you could possibly be affected below. Ending Required Minimum Sentences One major component of the proposed prison reform bills aim to end mandatory minimum sentences associated with certai...Read More - How Do I Get Post-Conviction Relief?
Jul 7, 2020
Post-conviction relief Important Details of Post-Conviction Relief Post-conviction relief is similar to a post-trial motion. This type of relief is often used after a defendant has appealed the judge’s decision and lost. The state of New Jersey does allow for post-conviction relief. Post-conviction relief might be filed for the following reasons: New DNA evidence Evidence of mistrial Illegal acts of misconduct from the prosecution New laws Wrongdoing in the initial trial can lead t...Read More - What are the Fines and Prison Terms for Aggravated Assault in New Jersey?
Jul 3, 2020
If you ever watch or read the news, you will often hear about cases of What is Aggravated Assault? Aggravated assault is a phrase that is used to describe the action of physical harm, or threat, onto another person. This type of assault is different from An aggravated assault felony offense in New Jersey can also continue to affect your life in other ways, including: Probation or parole time Expensive legal fines Difficult...Read More - Credit Card Fraud and Related Offenses
Jun 30, 2020
When an individual is charged with False Statement Made in Obtaining a Credit Card Under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-6(b), an individual can be found guilty of lying or giving false information when they applied for a credit card and could receive penalties for these crimes. These laws apply to those who have knowingly written or verbally gave statements to a credit card company knowing that the information was false. This is a crime of the fourt...Read More - When Can I Get an Expungement?
Jun 12, 2020
For many individuals, having their record expunged means a fresh start in life. Criminal convictions stay on records for a long period of time, leaving a huge impact on a person’s life as they try to find employment, housing, and other means. The expungement process is not always easy to endure but with the help of an experienced attorney, you can receive successful results in your case. Learn more about how to get an expungemen...Read More - Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
May 11, 2020
We live in an age of “do-it-yourself.” You have a question about how to fix something, cook something, make something? Chances are, you can probably find the instructions for it online. While we may have become accustomed to finding answers to our common questions online, your criminal case is not going to fall under the same category. You’re going to have questions about the charges against you and what’s involved in the criminal process. You...Read More
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