Discrimination based on someone’s race or ethnicity is illegal. Both federal and New Jersey laws address this issue. Yet, discrimination continues to occur – including instances of racial profiling. Racial profiling generally refers to a type of discrimination often...
Many defendants facing drug charges got into their position only because they are addicts themselves. In fact, it can be very difficult for an addicted person to stay out of the criminal justice system unless they get help for their addiction. In New Jersey,...
Although you have the right to a speedy trial, it is common for those accused of a crime to wait weeks or even months between arraignment and their criminal trial. Most people do not want to spend that much time in state custody, so they will oppose the state's motion...
Divorce can stress people out and sometimes lead to bad decisions. Other times, divorce is a knee-jerk reaction from one spouse who doesn't know what to do in an unusual situation. Whether you got into a fistfight after drinking too much the night after your spouse...
A municipal court is often a defendant’s first stop in their journey through New Jersey’s criminal justice system. Sometimes, the case will begin and end in municipal court if the charges are relatively minor. For serious offenses, a municipal court appearance is...
Most criminal defense attorneys will tell you that what you do before, during and after your arrest can have a profound effect -- for good or ill -- on the outcome of your case. If you’re facing a criminal investigation or have been arrested, there are things you can...
If you are headed to court over a custody issue, it is important to make a good impression on the court, whether it is your first time in front of the judge or the tenth time. If you have a specific complaint about your co-parent's abilities to be a good role model or...
Predictive policing is a relatively new system that has been developed as computer technology advanced. It is intended to harness the power of data to determine where a crime is likely. The computer can sort through this data quickly and give recommendations about...
Assumptions of gang involvement are an all too common occurrence for many people of color. It can happen on the street or even in the halls of their school building. These accusations might be common, but they can pose a serious risk to individuals and their futures....
The legal age of adulthood is 18, although many parents continue to provide resources for their children until they finish high school or possibly even well into college or trade school. Having parental support for longer can help set a young adult up for success in...
