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 […]
Synthetic drug use and its devastating effects are on the rise in the United States. In fact, New Jersey has seen an increase in synthetic drugs and associated deaths from various synthetic or designer drugs, raising alarm among lawmakers and law enforcement officials who seek to find and punish users, producers, and distributors across the […]
The Enduring Power of Miranda Warnings and How They Can be Pivotal for Your Defense in New Jersey Most people have probably heard police officers advise a handcuffed suspect, “You have the right to remain silent,” in television shows or movies. However, they may not know where that right comes from or what it means. […]
Children are easily influenced by others, for good and evil. When minors indulge in criminal behavior, they may not fully understand the consequences, potential detention, community service, restitution, or other penalties that may disrupt their education and growth as individuals and community members. While the juvenile justice system seeks to counsel and rehabilitate youth, parents […]
Just as it sounds, aggravated assault is a crime characterized by more grave acts than those usually involved in simple assault. However, no matter what type of assault you have been charged with in New Jersey, the law seeks to punish these violations severely. A conviction for aggravated assault can result in lengthy incarceration, high fines, and […]