Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Explains What Happens when You’re Caught with CDS in Another Container in Camden County, New Jersey Most know that having cocaine, heroin, or other illegal drug in your possession is illegal. You could go to jail after a law enforcement officer arrests you for carrying street drugs on your person. And […]
Opioid-related crimes have become an urgent issue in New Jersey and nationwide, with the rise of opioid use and overdoses reaching unthinkable levels. The opioid crisis is a complex problem affecting public health and the criminal justice system. The legal consequences of opioid-related criminal charges in New Jersey vary according to the crimes and their […]
Potential Custody Outcomes for Parents who Get Charged with Crimes in New Jersey You bring children into the world, thinking you want the best for them and will do whatever it takes to fulfill that desire, but life sometimes turns out differently than you envision. Child custody is a significant issue when you split up […]
Since NJ Reformed its Bail System, the Guidelines and Principles that Govern Pretrial Detention and Release Have Fundamentally Changed. Before January 2017, anyone arrested in New Jersey had to post bail to get out of jail pending a resolution of their charges. Typically, the accused posted cash or bond security to await a plea or […]
In some criminal cases, a plea agreement is worth your consideration as an alternative to resolve the charges. Sometimes, it makes more sense to accept the state’s plea offer than to face a bench trial or trial by jury. Once you accept the prosecutor’s plea offer, you enter into an agreement or bargain that trades […]
Whether by arrest or summons, finding out that a grand jury indicted you can be surprising, confusing, and frightening. You may need to learn what an indictment means and what happens next. You may even confuse indictments with convictions and believe you are going to jail. An indictment means that a grand jury found sufficient […]
Most people are aware that scams are everywhere. You go to your email inbox and find offers, warnings, and pleas to get you to send personal information or money. Some look like legitimate ads or promotions from known reputable sources. The range of subject matter, from real estate, healthcare, consumables, and banking to investment and […]
In juvenile court matters, the aim is to assist juveniles in getting the resources they need to get them on track to living a lawful life outside of the penal system. To that effect, the juvenile court philosophy encourages rehabilitation over incarceration for those with the potential to turn their lives around. In that vein, a […]
There are Multiple Charges You May Face for Cybersex Crimes in NJ, and Harsh Penalties Such as Imprisonment and Possible Sex Offender Registration if Convicted. Sex crime accusations in New Jersey can result in a nightmare for those accused. Should the person charged plead guilty or stand trial and lose, a conviction may mean a […]
If you face DUI charges for driving under the influence of drugs in New Jersey, you may have encountered a DRE, which is the abbreviation for Drug Recognition Expert. A DRE is a specially trained law enforcement officer who evaluates DUI suspects for drug impairment. Since there is no breathalyzer for detecting drugs in a person’s system, law enforcement, […]