Drug charges are taken very seriously in New Jersey. Sentencing for individuals convicted of drug crimes, however, can vary dramatically. Factors considered in sentencing include the amount of drugs found on the individual, the type of substance seized, specific drug...
If you receive a call from the police that they are looking to arrest you or if you believe that you are going to be arrested, the first thing you should do is call a criminal lawyer. Make sure the attorney has a lot of experience handling criminal cases from...
Drunk driving is treated very aggressively in New Jersey. Under New Jersey state law a person who operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 percent or greater is considered to be driving while intoxicated. Being found guilty of a drunk...
Driving while intoxicated can carry some serious ramifications for the offender. A person who is caught driving with a blood alcohol content level above the legal limit may end up facing penalties that include license suspension and jail time. If individuals drink and...
Being accused and possibly convicted of a crime can often have long-term repercussions on a person's life. A sex crime in particular can carry with it negative consequences associated that can affect an individual's personal life as well as professional life. Some...
Violent crimes can be serious offenses that incur severe penalties, including jail time. The following story shows how an assault charge can affect a public official, including how the public may jump to conclusions.A member of the Hackensack, New Jersey, school board...
Crimes committed as a juvenile can often haunt a person for many years. While most juvenile criminal records are sealed once the offender becomes an adult, in some cases, a juvenile crime record can continue to cause problems for former offenders. New Jersey residents...
Charges of drug possession can have serious consequences and have a lasting effect on a person's personal and professional life. The impact can be even more severe when the drug charge includes possessing with the intent to distribute, especially near a school or park...
In most areas of the country, drug crimes are prosecuted aggressively, and a conviction can result in long-term negative consequences that can greatly affect the life of those accused. From long, mandatory prison sentences to expensive fines to lengthy probation...
A violent crime can carry serious penalties. Whether it is an assault charge, murder charge or weapons charges, people who are convicted of a violent crime can be sentenced to many years in prison. An 18-year-old man was recently arrested for allegedly opening fire on...