Why You May be Arrested for Spitting on Someone in New Jersey Spitting on someone is a clear sign of anger, while the reasons for such conduct vary depending on the circumstances. Intentionally spitting on someone is seen as an act of aggression under New Jersey law, meant to evoke fear or disgust in the […]
Fundamentals of a Criminal Mistrial in New Jersey Criminal trials in New Jersey are complex, some more than others. Most occur with both sides presenting their arguments and evidence, questioning and cross-examining witnesses, and preparing and executing all of the necessary steps from beginning to end, at which point the jury deliberates and verdict is […]
Criminal Records Sealing vs. Expungement in NJ: Understanding How they Differ A criminal record can hinder you in many ways. Even a single criminal conviction can interfere with your ability to get employment, housing, education, loans, and professional licensing. Furthermore, you may encounter challenges related to traveling, getting firearms, obtaining child custody rights, and issues […]
Bank robbery and street robbery are familiar terms to most in New Jersey. You may envision a group of individuals holding up the teller at a bank, or someone pulling a gun or wielding a knife and robbing another on the street of their wallet, watch, or other valuables. However, you may not know about […]
What Part Do Tech Advances Play in Criminal Defense? As society changes at breakneck speed with the advancement of technology, all areas of daily life are connected through social media, digitalization, and computer software, to name a few significant technological spaces. Criminal defense work is one area where technology plays a huge role in expanding […]
As in baseball, three strikes in the criminal arena can mean that a convicted felon is out. In criminal law, three strikes refer to criminal convictions. Many states enacted three-strikes laws to deter repeat offenders from re-offending and secure public safety. New Jersey has a three-strikes law, which is modeled after the federal law punishing […]
Ridesharing services are on the rise as a convenient transportation and income source. Many people drive for one of these services as a side job, while others transport passengers or deliver food full-time. Whether you currently drive for Uber or Lyft or wish to drive for a rideshare company, you should know that your driving […]
Key Information for Defendants in New Jersey Theft Cases Although theft appears to be a simple concept—unlawful taking or controlling of another’s property—it can refer to many types of behaviors and crimes, and the way New Jersey charges and penalizes theft can be tricky. The criminal context determines the type and punishment of many types […]
A Very Real Reality: You May be Arrested for a DUI Offense for Driving while on Prescription Medication in New Jersey Most people associate a DUI with drunk driving, but you can also get a DUI for driving under the influence of prescription drugs in New Jersey. Both alcohol and prescription drugs potentially impair your […]
Probable cause is the legal principle that protects individual privacy and prohibits unreasonable governmental intrusion into people’s lives. It is a significant legal concept with relevance to multiple aspects of criminal law in New Jersey, such as going into someone’s residence, obtaining a warrant for someone’s arrest, arresting a defendant, searching a person or their […]