Leaving the scene of an accident is never in your best interest. This is most commonly referred to as a “hit and run,” and has serious consequences in New Jersey. A driver is required to stop and report any sort of motor vehicle accident that they are involved in, even if there were no injuries. [...]
Finding yourself on probation is frustrating; however, it is a better result than some alternatives. Regardless of what the underlying offense was or if you agree with the outcome, the most important thing is that you do not violate the terms and conditions of your probation. If you do, there are very serious consequences. Read [...]
Not being able to hop in the car and drive around is a very restricting feeling. Unfortunately, that’s the feeling you'll have if your license is suspended in New Jersey. Other forms of transportation aren’t always accessible or convenient. What happens if you have to run to the store, drive the kids to school, or [...]
When you’re facing criminal charges, you need to make sure you have a skilled New Jersey criminal defense lawyer who can assert strong defenses on your behalf. The risk of jail time, high fines, or even probation is very strong, and you should do everything to avoid a conviction. If you’ve been charged with a [...]
When someone is convicted, adjudicated delinquent or found not guilty by reason of insanity of a sex offense in New Jersey, they will be required to comply with Megan’s Law. That means different things to different offenders. After they are sentenced or released from custody, an assessment will be done by the County Prosecutor for [...]
There’s no question about it – the legal consequences for violent crimes are very serious. Depending on the severity of the charges, a defendant could be facing several years in prison, life in prison, or in some states, even the death penalty. In 2007, New Jersey replaced the death penalty with life without the possibility [...]
If a defendant is under the age of 18, their cases are generally handled in the juvenile justice system under separate rules. This is because the juvenile courts, unlike adult courts, are mainly focused on the best interests of the child, which means an emphasis on reform and rehabilitation rather than just punishment and deterrence. [...]
Carjacking in New Jersey is a very serious crime with serious consequences. If you or a loved one has been charged with carjacking, it is very important that you seek out legal assistance from an experienced New Jersey carjacking attorney for an immediate review of your case. With an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney on your [...]
If you’ve ever been involved in the criminal justice system, you know how complicated and confusing the process can be. But you also probably know that a skilled and experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney can make the situation a whole lot more manageable. Whether you’ve been through this experience before or not, it’s important [...]
Maybe you were desperate, maybe you just wanted to try it, or maybe you don’t know why you did it. Shoplifting. This can be a humiliating criminal offense, but even worse, it can be a criminal offense that comes with significant consequences. Whether you were taking an item for your own personal use out of [...]