Most people have heard of hate crime laws. Here in New Jersey, we have a crime that’s called “bias intimidation,” which is our version of a hate crime charge. A person needs to commit an underlying offense to be charged with bias intimidation. For example, recently a...
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...
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....
In New Jersey, like other states, people might be unsure how probation works. Those accused of criminal activities will likely retain experienced criminal defense attorneys' services to explain the different legal options and proceedings. The difference between parole...
A man in New Jersey was recently taken into custody for allegedly committing weapon and drug crimes. The man's arrest came after police searched his home and found marijuana and a gun there. A strong criminal defense will likely be necessary to fight these charges in...
A man in New Jersey was recently taken into custody after being accused of committing drug and weapon crimes. The man's arrest came after a police chase on a recent Saturday night. The man will likely need a strong criminal defense to fight these charges in criminal...
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...
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...
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...
A New Jersey woman and her boyfriend may soon face charges of misusing funds raised through the popular website GoFundMe. Although neither has been arrested yet, police recently searched the couple's home and confiscated at least one of their vehicles. They are...
