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April 12, 2023

Facing criminal charges can be a daunting experience for anyone. However, understanding the criminal justice system in New Jersey can help ease some of the stress and uncertainty. In this ultimate guide to criminal defense in New Jersey, we will answer some of the top questions that people may have when facing criminal charges. Question 1: What are the different types of criminal charges in New Jersey? There are three types of criminal charges in New Jersey: indictable offenses, disorderly persons offenses, and petty disorderly persons offenses. Indictable offenses are the most serious, equivalent to felonies in other states,…

June 8, 2022

In recent years, New Jersey and other states have amended their criminal statutes to outlaw various behaviors that take place over the internet. Law enforcement and prosecutors in New Jersey treat cybercrimes as seriously as other types of criminal activity. As a result, conviction for a cybercrime can carry some significant consequences.  Examples of Cybercrimes under New Jersey Law Some of the more common examples of cybercrimes under New Jersey law include: Identity theft, which may involve pretending to be another person or to represent an organization for the purpose of defrauding others, or…

October 29, 2021

Mischief Night has been an unofficial holiday in many parts of New Jersey and across the U.S. While the event usually involves harmless pranks and fun, sometimes, young people can take their antics too far, causing serious property damage or even injuries to others. As a result, many towns and cities have been cracking down on young people participating in Mischief Night to prevent any criminal activity.  If you have a child or teenager who goes out to participate in Mischief Night, you should understand the risks they may face if they have a run-in with the police, and the…

March 2, 2021

The New Jersey Senate recently passed a bill that aims to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for a variety of criminal offenses. State Senate Swiftly Passes Mandatory Minimum Sentence Reform Bill Senate Bill S-3456, which would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for 29 criminal offenses, was approved without discussion last month, which allowed the measure to proceed to an Assembly committee meeting for deliberation. Crimes for Which Mandatory Minimums Would Be Eliminated The current version of the bill seeks to eliminate the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences for criminal offenses under New Jersey law such as: Second-degree robberyBurglaryOfficial misconductPerjuryBriberyMoney launderingTampering…

February 24, 2021

Well, there you have it: marijuana is officially legal in the state of New Jersey. After a failed legislative push in 2019, the new law finally came to fruition on Monday, February 22, 2021 after Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into law.  While New Jersey residents have known for some time that the Garden State would be following in the footsteps of the other parts of the country that have already legalized marijuana, there are still some important questions that must be answered. For example, can you still be arrested for possessing or using marijuana? Will you be allowed…

September 22, 2020

New Jersey gives certain individuals who have been arrested and convicted of a crime the ability to wipe their record clean after serving their sentence and proving that they are a productive member of society. This process, called expungement in New Jersey, is particularly helpful for offenders committed to a law-abiding life, as a criminal record can follow a person for the rest of his or her life and adversely impact his or her ability to seek education, employment, or housing.  What Is Expungement? Expungement is a legal process that results in the court issuing an “order of expungement,”…