A shoplifting accusation does not always lead to immediate criminal charges. In some cases, a store may take time to investigate what happened before reporting the incident to law enforcement. Here are some reasons charges may not appear until days or even weeks later...
Many people believe that once their criminal charges are dismissed or a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is dismissed, their firearms will automatically be returned. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens. In New Jersey, the Prosecutor's Office can file a...
Every holiday season, law enforcement and public safety campaigns deliver the same message: If you've been drinking, don't drive. But what happens if you follow that advice? What if you decide you're too impaired to drive, stay parked, and sleep in your car instead?...
Much of the evidence supporting impaired driving charges in New Jersey may come from traffic stop interactions with law enforcement professionals. Camera footage might capture slurred speech or failed field sobriety tests. Chemical test results are also frequently key...
New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act ("PDVA"), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq. exists to protect victims from genuine acts of domestic violence and the threat of future abuse. A Final Restraining Order ("FRO") can have lifelong consequences, affecting a person's...
The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act ("PDVA"), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., was enacted to provide victims of domestic violence with swift and meaningful protection. While many cases proceed to a Final Restraining Order ("FRO") trial, not every victim wants to endure...
If you were arrested for DWI in New Jersey and English is not your first language, you may be wondering whether that affected the investigation. Many people assume that once they are arrested and provide a breath sample over the legal limit, the case is over. It isn't...
One of the most misunderstood aspects of New Jersey's criminal justice system is parole. Many people believe that once someone is released from custody, their case is over. In reality, parole comes with strict conditions, and an alleged violation can quickly land...
A Real Bergen County Case Study A person arrested for aggravated assault by strangulation in New Jersey is rarely thinking first about legal doctrine. The immediate questions are usually more personal: Will I go to prison? Will I lose my job? When can I see my...
A 49-year-old married high school teacher called our office the morning after one of the worst days of her life. She had never been arrested. She had never been in trouble. She had spent decades building a career in education, raising two children and creating a good...