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 [...]

Based on movies and TV shows, many people often think of criminal defense lawyers as the sneaky character in the courtroom who shouldn’t be trusted. But you shouldn’t believe everything you see in the movies. On the contrary, legal counsel for defendants play many very important roles in the justice system and protect citizens from [...]

Whether you’re facing your first ever criminal charge or you’ve been through the criminal justice system before, you need a Burlington County criminal trial lawyer representing you. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can represent yourself – 99% of the time that only results in poor outcomes. An experienced Burlington County criminal trial lawyer [...]

Being charged with a DUI in New Jersey is nothing to take lightly. This is a very serious offense. Not only could you receive harsh penalties right away, but a conviction could impact your life for years and years. Some people mistakenly think they are capable of driving home after a few drinks. However, if [...]

Everyone knows that they have “rights,” but do you know exactly what those rights are or where they come from? The United States Constitution provides each citizen with protections against improper governmental action, including police misconduct and wrongful convictions. For a defendant facing criminal charges, it is important that you know what your constitutional rights [...]

There are many reasons why a person might want to represent himself in court when facing criminal charges. But this is not a wise idea. A New Jersey criminal defense trial attorney has the required skill and experience to successfully defend clients in court, no matter what the charges are. It’s always a smart choice [...]

There is zero tolerance in New Jersey for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is a serious criminal offense; but it is even more substantial when the person is underage. The legal age for alcohol is 21 years old. It might surprise you to hear that there are actually a few [...]

No two defendants are the same. Criminal charges and convictions span across all types of people at all economic levels. Most people don’t think of businessmen and women as criminal defendants, but it definitely happens. White collar crime refers to financial crimes such as: Fraud Bribery Insider Trading Embezzlement Money Laundering Identity Theft Forgery Extortion [...]