Have you been charged with shoplifting? If you’ve been charged with shoplifting in New Jersey, you could face serious fines, and even jail time! But with strong legal representation, you can get a dismissal or a reduction of the charges. Here’s a quick post about shoplifting, New Jersey law, and what you can do about [...]
Getting a DUI during the holidays can really kill your holiday spirit. But apart from ruining the season, DUI charges in New Jersey can come with serious consequences. It is vital for you to be prepared and to have legal representation. The following gives you some things you need to know about DUI charges in [...]
You may have heard the phrase “white collar crime” before, and may have a general idea of what it means, but what about specifics? What laws specifically address white collar crime? Is it worse than so-called “blue collar crime”? What about white-collar crime in New Jersey? The following is a concise article on what you [...]
In the words of “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, “The bill collectors, they ring my phone and scare my wife when I’m not home.” Few things can be more frightening than the attention of a debt collector. If a bill collector is ringing your phone, it is important to know your [...]
Has your application for a gun permit in New Jersey been delayed or denied? The application process can be challenging enough, let alone if your gun permit in New Jersey gets denied! But we have good news: you do not have to fight alone. Consider the following concise article on what you can do about [...]
Never take having Final Restraining Order (FRO) issued against you lightly. The serious consequences of violation can negatively impact “the personal and professional lives of those who are found guilty of what the Legislature has characterized as ‘a serious crime against society.’” This article you gives everything you need to know about a Final Restraining [...]
“Innocent until proven guilty.” This principle forms the foundation for our criminal justice system. In any criminal trial, the burden of proof rests on the prosecution to demonstrate guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." But what does that phrase mean? The following is a brief summary from Mark Catanzaro. Here he defines “beyond a reasonable doubt” [...]
“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 [...]
During a criminal trial, both the prosecution and the defense offer evidence to support their arguments. But just because certain evidence may be accurate or truthful does not always mean it’s admissible in court. If your Trenton criminal defense attorney believes that the State should not be permitted to admit certain evidence, he can file [...]
Many households today have at least one computer. With the majority of homes having access to the internet, personal information stored on those computers can become vulnerable to cybercrime. Criminal activity involving theft of computer related property or services has risen significantly in the past few years. If you’ve been charged with computer theft or [...]