You’ve heard it in just about every courtroom drama ever made. An attorney shouts, “I object!” and suddenly the scene gets intense. Or you may have seen parodies of courtroom objections in movies and TV. But what does “I object” mean? Why do lawyers say it? As we put the finishing touches on our legal [...]

Last week we covered a few common fraud scams. For your knowledge and safety, we’ve decided to cover a few more. So here are few other fraud scams you need to watch out for. First, you get an email from a woman in a foreign country looking for companionship. Maybe the email even comes with [...]

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 [...]

Are you or someone you know on probation or parole and the differences seem unclear or confusing? What's the difference between probation and parole? Don’t let perplexing legal jargon take advantage of you! This helpful article aims to provide you with some of the basic differences between probation and parole so that you can be [...]

“Innocent until proven guilty” is a foundational principle in our country’s legal system, and it holds even when you are stopped by police. After all, your rights are protected by BOTH the US Constitution AND the New Jersey State Constitution. Having a New Jersey police misconduct attorney with a thorough understanding of your rights by [...]

Facing criminal charges is a stressful and scary situation to be in. Whether you’ve been charged with a relatively minor offense such as disturbing the peace, speeding, or criminal mischief, or you’re facing significant consequences due to serious charges such as homicide, arson, or sexual assault, you need to be sure that you have the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]