Many people don't realize how easy it is to break the law. Instead, they just go about their regular activities and don't think about how some actions might lead them to jail. Of course, when they are arrested, they become immediately concerned with what happened....
Defending against criminal charges requires careful consideration and planning. Different scenarios will call for different strategies. One of the most common defense strategies involves challenging the evidence used by the prosecution to build a case against a...
When people get arrested in New Jersey, law enforcement officers need to convince prosecutors that they can bring charges against the individuals under arrest or release them. When the state does bring charges, they typically do so at a formal hearing. Individuals...
Violating probation is a serious offense. If you violate probation, you could end up back in court in front of a judge who may determine if you need to serve another jail term or pay steep fines for your actions. Probation violations happen when you break the terms...
Autumn has begun and many New Jersey residents are happily recalling the fun they had this past summer. Others, however, may have had the best intentions but wound up facing legal problems that prompted a need for strong criminal defense support instead. Any number of...
Theft crimes are some of the most common offenses, but quite a few people don't really understand the different kinds of theft laws in New Jersey. While most people realize that retail fraud is effectively shoplifting, which is a form of theft conducted inside a...
You may have heard that memories can change over time, and it's true. However, studies have revealed that the problem can go much farther than that. In reality, people often suffer from "false memories." Essentially, though they feel convinced that what they remember...
In many ways, the modern court system attempts to force people into accepting plea bargains. It is common for prosecutors to charge people with severe crimes in the hope of pushing them toward accepting a plea for a more realistic and reasonable offense. Countless...
Receiving probation as a penalty instead of a jail sentence can feel like getting a second chance at life. You may have expected to spend some time incarcerated, and now you will only face the ongoing scrutiny of a probation officer instead of the inside of a prison...
A man in New Jersey was recently taken into custody for reportedly killing a woman. Specifically, police said he stabbed a woman multiple times. The man now faces a weapons charge and a murder charge. He will likely need a strong criminal defense in light of the...
