Child custody battles are all too common because of the high divorce rate in the country. Due to these battles, courts will need to determine the primary caretaker of a child involved. The laws of New Jersey are similar to many other states, but there are some...
The son of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was arrested on child sex charges on Feb. 13. Sandusky's son, 41, was arrested some five years after his father was first arrested on child molestation charges. Sandusky was arrested by Pennsylvania...
Divorce laws in the state of New Jersey are not complicated, but for those preparing to file for divorce, a refresher might be a good idea. We have put together a little guide to the divorce laws of New Jersey. It is fairly easy to file for divorce in the state of New...
In an effort to expedite the disposition of criminal cases, new judicial processing guidelines have been put into practice. Defendant are to be offered the lowest plea agreement at their first court appearance. Thereafter, the offer is supposed to increase. Therefore,...
You watch the news every night, and it feels like people are constantly being arrested and accused of crimes - with many of them pleading their innocence. As a 40-year-old business professional, you know that an arrest could be incredibly detrimental to your career....
Important news for individuals with drug cases. Atlantic and Cape May Counties, under the new guidelines for drug court, a defendant who successfully completes drug court, can make an application to expunge their entire criminal record. Prior to this time, charges...
Child custody is a hot button topic when a couple gets divorced in New Jersey. Both parents will want custody of their children and the discussion could get contentious as both sides fight for the most time or sole custody. Once a child custody agreement has been...
Under the current law (Graves Act), for possessing a handgun or rifle a defendant faces a presumptive sentence of five (5) years State Prison with parole ineligibility for 3 ½ years. However, the defense is permitted to submit mitigating factors which could result in...
New bail guidelines went into effect January 1, 2017 under the new Bail Reform. Many defendants are now given the opportunity of being released on their own recognizance, with and without conditions. In the past, monetary bail was required. One of the purposes of this...
