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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A big mistake many defendants make is waiting too long before they secure proper legal representation. All too often, they believe they are saving money by waiting until the last moment, or they think they are able to represent themselves. This only serves to harm their case. The best way to help yourself or your [...]

A lot of people have the general attitude that DUI offenses aren’t really all that bad. It doesn’t make you a bad person, right? No, it doesn’t make you a bad person. In fact, most times drivers truly feel that they are under the legal limit when they get behind the wheel. However, it is [...]

When a Mount Holly criminal defense attorney and a prosecutor are presenting their cases to a jury, they offer evidence to support their arguments. You might know what the word evidence means, but in a criminal trial, there are many rules surrounding evidence, including what is and isn’t allowed to be presented at trial. Evidence [...]

There are still a few more weekends left of summer, and water lovers will be flocking to the Jersey Shore to enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and boating while they still can. Almost everyone is aware of alcohol related laws such as Driving Under the Influence, public intoxication, and open container laws. But did you know that [...]