Many people do not realize that they can be charged for a crime that they attempted to commit, even if they did not complete the crime successfully or the crime did not move forward much at all. This is because New Jersey law criminalizes an individual’s attempt at criminal activity. So, if you tried to steal a […]
Burlington County NJ Probation Barring any statutorily imposed mandatory sentences, judges are afforded the discretion to impose a sentence involving probation rather than incarceration. However, these probationary sentences are not a “get out of jail free card”. Rather, they carry continual oversight by probationary officers, potential for resentencing in accordance with the initial offense and […]
In New Jersey, indictable offenses are similar to felonies in other states. An indictable criminal offense is a first degree, second degree, third degree, or fourth degree crime. All indictable crimes carry the potential of at least 18 months of imprisonment, with fourth degree crimes being the least and first degree crimes being the most […]
The ability of the police to conduct a search of your home, property, or anywhere you have a reasonable expectation of privacy is subject to Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure. This right is so important that if the police violate your Fourth Amendment rights when conducting a search, any evidence they find will […]
If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, there are some key legal principles that may significantly influence the outcome of your case, one of which is probable cause. “Probable cause” is a legal term that is often used in the context of search and seizure laws in New Jersey. Generally, police must have […]
Bail reform in New Jersey reshaped how pretrial detention and bail work in the state. On January 1, 2017, the Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act (the “Act”) became law. Before the Act, judges would set money bail amounts for each case a defendant had. If the defendant could not pay the amount in bail […]
If you received a summons or ticket from police in New Jersey, it can be very difficult to understand what the charges actually mean, especially if you’ve never had a run-in with the law before. You may be wondering what is considered a crime in NJ, and what is a municipal ordinance? In most states, crimes […]
It can be overwhelming to be facing years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines because you were arrested and charged with a crime in New Jersey. You are nervous about what is going to happen to you and unsure about the steps to take after charges have been filed. You assume that a […]
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in New Jersey, you may be surprised to learn that you can lose your license even if the charges have nothing to do with driving or a motor vehicle violation. In fact, one of the most common penalties for drug charges in New Jersey is a period of driver’s license […]
If you are a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, teacher, realtor, or other professional required to be licensed in New Jersey, you may be wondering how a criminal charge will impact your professional license. While criminal charges ranging from possession of marijuana to aggravated assault may expose you to different penalties, any type of criminal issue can have collateral consequences for […]