So we've already covered murder in general, first degree murder, and second degree murder. In our final step on such a dreary subject, we'll answer, "What is third degree murder?" Also known as manslaughter. Knowing the differences can be vital to a case because they each come with different penalties, some more severe than others. [...]
A couple of months ago, we discussed the topic "different degrees of murder." We briefly outlined the differences between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree murder (also known as manslaughter). However, we didn't go into great depth into any of them. So, for the next couple of weeks we hope to define these terms more thoroughly. [...]
If you face seemingly insurmountable charges, you want the best criminal attorney in New Jersey to defend you. If your case is extremely complicated, then you don’t want just any attorney. You want someone with the experience who can handle all the details, and help you navigate them. But what qualities do great attorneys have? [...]
In the United States, you can legally defend yourself in court. But that’s not a good idea. If you face criminal charges, hiring a defense attorney comes as your best option. A general defense attorney knows your rights, the laws, and effective legal arguments to help you. They can also try to lower or eliminate [...]
Continuing with our series of blogs on courtroom concepts and lingo, today we’ll be looking at "habeas corpus." You’ve probably heard this term before, but what does it mean? What is habeas corpus? It is a Latin term that literally means “bring forth the body.” However, it doesn’t have to do with dead bodies or [...]
The legal phrase “terroristic threats” sounds severe, doesn’t it? Does someone need to be a terrorist to be accused of terroristic threats? Are these threats to commit an act of terror? What does the law mean by terroristic threats? In this week’s blog post, we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we discuss [...]
In the state of New Jersey, stalking is a serious crime with serious consequences. Laws about it continue to change and develop nearly every week in order to keep up with trends on the internet. Whether you’ve been accused of stalking or have been the victim of stalking, you need correct information. Here’s a helpful [...]
We’ve all seen My Cousin Vinny. Joe Pesci’s character, Vincent Gambini, seems to make all the courtroom mistakes. Dressing inappropriately, disrespecting the judge, sleeping, cursing, disrupting procedure – he doesn’t miss one! Eventually, he learns procedure the hard way and (spoiler alert) wins the case. This week’s post is so that you don’t have to [...]
Well, tax season is upon us. And with tax cuts usually comes lower tax returns. So some might be tempted to “fudge the numbers” in various ways. Unfortunately, doing so constitutes tax fraud. The court of law defines fraud as “intentional deception made for personal benefits that, in turn, damages another person or entity.” In [...]
The American criminal justice system seeks to carry out justice both for the victim and the offender. If courts do not honor the victim, or deliver a particularly severe sentence, then justice fails. So, although courts consider sex crimes particularly heinous, they still need to serve justice. Consider the following important information from Mark. W. [...]