Year: 2025

As a first-time offender in New Jersey’s criminal justice system, you will likely face a structured legal process that includes arrest, booking, court appearances, and possible outcomes ranging from dismissal to conviction. Understanding these steps and working with an experienced criminal defense attorney can significantly affect the outcome…

New Jersey law classifies the unlawful taking of property, or theft, as either a disorderly persons offense or an indictable offense. Whether the crime is a disorderly persons offense (a misdemeanor in other jurisdictions) or an indictable offense (a felony in other states) depends in part on the…