In a few weeks it will be Labor Day, which means barbeque and beer with friends and family. Sadly, Labor Day is also known for a huge spike in drunk driving charges. While everyone should have fun this Labor Day weekend, it is important to play it safe. No one wants...
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Multiple arrests made in Jersey City drug sting operation
Drug offenses include a broad range of criminal activities from the possession of drug paraphernalia to the intent to distribute. Penalties for drug crimes depend on a variety of factors from the quantity and type of substance in question, to the intended use....
Juvenile offenders subjected to solitary confinement
Like their adult counterparts, teenagers can make mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes can cross the line into criminal behavior. From age-based offenses like underage drinking and curfew violations, to criminal offenses including drug charges and domestic violence,...
Juvenile accused of violent crime tried as an adult
Sometimes minors charged with violent crimes can be charged as adults in New Jersey. The consequences of being charged as an adult for violent offense like assault are much more serious and much more severe than the penalties for juveniles. Because of this, it is...
New Jersey Senate passes ignition interlock bill
Drunk driving is a serious offense. In New Jersey, a person is considered to be driving under the influence if their blood alcohol content is 0.08 or higher. Penalties for a DUI include fines and fees, driver's license suspension, potential jail time and community...
Helping New Jersey residents fight sex allegations
Sexual assault is a sex crime involving the unwanted or offensive touching of another person. The crime of sexual assault does not have to involve penetration and there is no statute of limitations on sexual assault crimes in the state of New Jersey. Due to the...
The importance of intent in murder charges
An attempted crime is a crime in which an individual has both the intent to commit a crime and takes certain actions toward the completion of the crime. Because attempt crimes are by their very nature incomplete, it is vital that prosecutors establish intent to prove...
Juvenile justice and the need for an experienced defense attorney
Like most professionals, attorneys tend to focus their attention on particular areas of the law. This focus allows the attorney to become highly experienced and skilled in a particular field and therefore better serve their clients.. Experience is critical in a legal...
A domestic violence charge can carry serious penalties
Domestic violence is a very serious crime in the state of New Jersey. Depending on the specific charges that are brought, an individual who is convicted of domestic violence can face hefty penalties including fines, jail and lengthy probation terms. If an individual...
Man wanted in murder of attorney extradited to New Jersey
Anyone who watched the Jodi Arias trial, or who recalls the Menendez Trial, knows that defense attorneys in violent crimes cases are not limited to just one defense. In fact, in many violent crimes cases involving accusations of aggravated assault, murder or even...
