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- What Are the Penalties for Using Someone Else’s Credit Card?
May 1, 2020
Fraud (in all its forms) can come with severe penalties for those who engage in it. One of the most common types of fraud is credit or debit card fraud. This act involves illegally using someone else’s credit or debit card information to purchase goods. What many people are surprised to learn is that you can get in trouble for credit card fraud even if you haven’t used it to fraudulently obtain goods or services...Read More - The COVID-19 Virus and Your Rights
Apr 20, 2020
This is part of the Judiciary’s social distancing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. If you are being held pending trial under the Bail Reform Act, please note that the courts are automatically extending the time to be indicted or to go to trial. The Criminal Justice Act includes excludable time within the act so the courts are automatically extending release deadlines. Each case is different so call Ms. Cohen’s office i...Read More - If You Are Unhappy With Your Attorney You Don’t Have To Stay
Apr 6, 2020
Ms. Cohen THERE ARE PROCEDURES TO HAVE PART OF THE UNUSED FEE RETURNED Importantly, New Jersey attorneys are required to provide new clients with either a written fee agreement or a letter summarizing the fee arrangement. This must be done when, or shortly after, the attorney first accepts the case. The agreements should include the services that you expect the attorney to perform and how much these and other services will cost. If you hav...Read More - Challenging a Conviction or Sentence in New Jersey
Mar 30, 2020
There are several ways that you can challenge your conviction. Whether you entered a guilty plea or went to trial and were convicted, there are ways to change your result. Appeal: First, you have 45 days to appeal the conviction. You have an additional thirty days, and even more, if you obtain a lawyer as soon as possible. Even if you are not sure that you have the money to hire a private attorney, mak...Read More - What to Do When Dealing With Charges of Battery and Assault
Jan 16, 2020
Dealing with Assault And Battery Charges in NJ When an individual is accused of battery and assault, they are facing some serious accusations and charges that could land them in prison for a long time. If you have recently been charged with such crimes and you do not know what to do, the very first thing you need to do is reach out to an attorney. You need to tell the attorney the list o...Read More - How Does a Lawyer Assist When a Person Has Misdemeanor Charges?
Jan 9, 2020
How a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help NJ Residents Charged with a Misdemeanor Misdemeanor charges are usually not as serious as felony charges. Those convicted of these charges may receive much lighter sentences. However, every situation is different. If someone is on probation when they are charged with a misdemeanor, they could be facing time in prison. It is necessary for anyone with misdemeanor charges to hire a lawyer that can put up a defens...Read More - Drug Possession Legal Consequences
Dec 30, 2019
Drug Possession Overview Being arrested and convicted for People who distribute and sell drugs will often use people known as “mules” to carry drugs through areas of heavy law enforcement scrutiny, such as through airports or across national borders. Mules are chosen because they look like tourists or someone who law enforcement would not likely expect to be carrying drugs. Sometimes, drug distributors may place drugs on an unsuspecting person to carry through la...Read More - What Types of Juvenile Crimes Tend to Occur the Most?
Dec 8, 2019
The Severity of Juvenile Crimes Committed in New Jersey Adults are not the only ones that commit crimes. Juveniles can commit crimes for different reasons and some may face the same or similar punishments as adults that have committed the same crimes. Certain factors are usually taken into consideration, including the age of the offender and the severity of the crime that has been committed. When a juvenile is facing the possibility of being charge...Read More - How to Handle a DUI Charge in NJ
Dec 2, 2019
Changes to DUI Law in New Jersey If you’ve ever been arrested, then you know how stressful it is to navigate the process afterward. This is especially true when you’ve been arrested while intoxicated. Some laws in New Jersey are changing regarding the penalties first-time DUI offenders will face, which is complicating the process for some. Learn everything you need to know to survive a DUI charge below. Getting Arrested for a DUI In Ne...Read More - Trenton Citizen Arrested For Murdering Two-Year-Old Child
Nov 20, 2019
Details Come to Light After Toddler’s Murder Back in August, the city of Trenton mourned after learning about the death of a two-year-old child. As the weeks passed, that mourning turned into horror as an autopsy revealed the horrific circumstances surrounding the child’s death. Now, a suspect has been apprehended. Trenton Citizen Arrested for Murder of Two-Year-Old Child On August 21st, authorities in Trenton were called out to a residence. Initial reports indicated that ...Read More
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