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- 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 - 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
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