As often happens before, during, and after presidential campaigns, the topic of absolute immunity inevitably gets brought up. What does this term mean? Why is it relevant? What does it have to do with the president? Should people support it or oppose it? We'll answer all these questions and more as we answer "What is [...]

If you face criminal charges, a difficult union issue, or DUI charges, then you need to find the best attorney in Trenton to defend your case. But how do you know when you've found the best? What separates the best from the good or even the great? In order to figure that out, you need [...]

The new Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma has got people talking. The goal of this film was to expose the sweeping negative impact that social media has had on society today. One of the areas the film particularly focuses on is how social media conglomerates like Facebook and Twitter have violated people's right to privacy. [...]

If you potentially face either probation or parole, it's vital to know the similarities and differences. What's the real difference? How could it impact your case? Don’t let perplexing legal jargon take advantage of you! In today's blog, we'll review both the similarities and differences between probation and parole so that you can stay informed. [...]

We're about halfway through our series on the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. So far, we've covered the speedy trial clause and the notice of accusation clause. There are three more aspects of the sixth amendment we have yet to cover, and that includes the assistance of counsel clause. So, today we'll cover [...]

Civil rights continue to dominate public discourse these days, and rightly so. Many American citizens do not thoroughly know about all the rights they have as human beings, as American citizens, protected by the US Constitution. So, with that in mind, we're beginning a new series on the Sixth Amendment. What rights does the Sixth [...]

A few weeks ago we covered Degrees of Murder. In addition to defining the differences between 1st degree and 2nd degree murder, we also mentioned manslaughter. However, a short little paragraph in one blog won’t do it justice. A manslaughter charge can get complicated since it involves proving that the crime committed was accidental rather [...]

We all make mistakes when we’re young. Part of the reason why parents discipline their children is so that they can learn how to live in society while consequences remain low and parents can help. But once you become an adult, the consequences are high and you don’t have help. Nevertheless, if you’re the parent [...]

We're all familiar with the terms - 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, manslaughter, etc. We hear them on our favorite TV shows and movies, and read these terms in books. But what do they mean? What's the differences between them? Do they carry different legal consequences? In this week's blog, we'll cover all these [...]