Bail Hearing in Camden, New Jersey? If you are arrested in Camden County, NJ, you might be glad to learn that New Jersey has done away with the traditional bail system and replaced it with a more formulaic approach that assesses a person’s risk level for failing to appear in court, endangering public safety, or […]
Charged with Driving under the Influence of Heroin in Winslow NJ Winslow, New Jersey is a leading source of DUI charges in Camden County. As a result, people are charged on a regular basis with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and forced to face prosecution in the Winslow Municipal Court. Since the rise in […]
In recent years, several states have legalized marijuana and started to develop a lucrative cannabis industry. A move by New Jersey’s Attorney General Gurbir Grewal last week to direct an adjournment of all marijuana cases in municipal courts until September, while the Attorney General’s office works to develop new guidance for prosecutors on these cases, has […]
Prosecutors in New Jersey use both blood samples and breathalyzer test results to prove DWI charges against those accused of driving under the influence. Although these test results can be damaging in court, they can also be deemed inadmissible if an experienced DWI attorney raises a valid defense. Attorney William C. Fay knows how to challenge the validity of […]
With a rise in heroin related deaths around the nation, including New Jersey, possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia used with heroin, like hypodermic needles, is treated very seriously and offenders face significant penalties if convicted of these crimes in New Jersey. In Camden County, NJ, heroin charges are issued on a regular basis to individuals accused […]
When you are driving down the road and realize that you are approaching a DWI checkpoint, it is not unusual to feel a bit nervous—even if you are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The best way to manage this potential stress is to understand your rights and law enforcement’s obligations before you find […]
Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) and conditional discharge are two valuable diversionary programs available to certain criminal defendants, usually first-time offenders, in New Jersey. Participation in each program involves personalized requirements and conditions. If you successfully comply with the conditions of PTI or conditional discharge, your charges will be dismissed after a period of probation. If you violate […]
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 accused of child abuse or neglect in New Jersey, you might not only be facing the possibility of having your child taken away, but you could also be facing potential criminal charges and jail time. Typically, allegations of child abuse and/or neglect are investigated by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency […]
Mount Holly Gun Charge Defense Lawyers This month, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the release of the state’s first GUNStat report, a report that details statistics related to gun violence, including the origin of the firearms used in the commission of crimes. The report aims to detail where those guns are coming from, in […]