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- Don't Let Untrustworthy Witnesses Jeopardize Your Future
Oct 26, 2020
Are you facing criminal charges and find yourself concerned about how other people might testify about you? This is a common worry of those who have been accused of a crime, and for good reason. After all, prosecutors build many of their cases solely on the testimony of others. However, you don’t have to just sit back and let harmful testimony run you over. Instead, through thorough preparation you might be able to attack witnes...Read More - Should You Accept a Plea Deal Offered to You?
Oct 12, 2020
A lot of criminal cases result in plea agreements. These agreements typically involve pleading guilty to some crimes while others are dismissed, or with you receiving lighter penalties than you might otherwise face if you go to trial. Prosecutors are often aggressive in trying to settle cases because they have large caseloads to manage, but you shouldn’t let them bully you into agreeing to something that isn’t in your best interests. So, when is ...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 - What are my options if I lose at trial?
Oct 2, 2020
Unfortunately, there have been several noteworthy cases in which New Jersey residents have had spend time in jail or face other consequences for crimes they did not commit. In other situations, a decision in a criminal case could be unfair because a judge ignored an established legal principle or even a constitutional right. In still other cases, it may be that person’s own defense attorney made some key mistakes that could have affected the result...Read More - Attacking Witness Credibility Could Be Your Saving Grace
Sep 16, 2020
A lot of criminal cases are built on faulty testimony. Far too often people wrongly remember events, misidentify perpetrators, or are motivated to testify in a certain fashion that may not necessarily comport with the truth. But if your loved one has been charged with a serious crime, you don’t want the judge and jury to give that testimony a lot of weight. So what can you do about questionable witnesses? Attacking witness credibility ca...Read More - What can you do after receiving a temporary restraining order?
Sep 14, 2020
Most people fight with their spouse or partner on occasion. Usually these disputes are verbal and resolve as quick as they started. Yet, your spouse or partner may have accused you of harming them during a disagreement. And in the aftermath, they may have filed and received a temporary restraining order against you. Whether you committed the act in question or not, it’s important to understand the impact their order could have. The function o...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
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