Facing charges for any crime will lead to an exhausting and stressful legal process, sometimes lasting for years. It is wise to not take these battles on all by yourself. You need someone with the right knowledge, experience and understanding to ensure that your justice is fought for in the best way possible. To get [...]

In the state of New Jersey, any individual under the age of 18 is considered a juvenile and will most likely have their case held under the juvenile justice system. Unlike the court system for adults, juvenile courts look for means of rehabilitation, instead of punishment. This means an emphasis on reform and change, rather [...]

While any kind of theft can lead to loads of trouble, when it comes to stealing a motor vehicle, the consequences can be even more substantial. Since the state of New Jersey doesn’t have separate statutes for stealing a car, any defendant involved in such a crime will face punishments related to theft. However, there [...]

While gun control laws have been an ever increasing topic of debate, the US Constitution still protects a citizen’s right to own a firearm. However, state gun control laws can vary quite a bit, and it is important to understand how to exercise your rights within legal limits depending on the state you live in. [...]

In New Jersey, along with the rest of the country, everyone has the right to protest under the U.S. Constitution. However, this does not mean people are allowed to do whatever they want in the name of their message. While many protests remain civil and do their job of pushing for change, there are still [...]

While theft is mostly associated with more violent and intense acts, like armed robbery or carjacking, there are other forms of the crime that usually fall within the walls of the workplace. Although it is not always the case, embezzlement usually involves a trusted employee stealing money, or property, from their employer. And even though [...]

Ah, the open road and the exhilaration of speed; an uncommon feeling of freedom. You know the speed limit is 35, but 50 just feels so right, and aren’t those speed limits just vague suggestions anyway? Suddenly, coming out of a particularly exciting turn, you see it: a parked police cruiser. You slam on the [...]

If you’re an American with a TV, you may be misinformed about the types of trials in our country and the world at large. Popular shows featuring dramatic courtroom clashes almost always depict a trial by jury. But if you look past the Hollywood hype, you’ll notice an entirely different style of trial; one that [...]

A synthetic opioid epidemic sweeps across the nation, extinguishing nearly 150 lives each day. Fentanyl, responsible for a tragically high number of these overdose deaths, is the leading killer. Although the crisis is clearly dire, there is still cause for hope; the combined forces of the CDC, local law enforcement, and powerful politicians are deeply [...]