Category: New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog
If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you probably have questions about the legal process and its effect on your defense. At the Law Office of Jason A. Volet, we want to help you understand the system you’re facing. You should know how the statute of…
As a New Jersey resident, understanding your legal rights is essential for protecting yourself if you face criminal charges. Your rights regarding search and seizure law are particularly crucial. The Law Office of Jason A. Volet understands the challenges people face when they believe law enforcement officers may…
New Jersey issues probationary licenses to new drivers who are at least 17 years old. These licenses are subject to certain rules and limitations. Drivers 18 and older can upgrade to a regular driver’s license after 12 months of unsupervised driving. How Do You Obtain a Probationary License…
A waiver of extradition is when someone waives their right to an extradition hearing or similar procedures. They agree to be returned to the requesting state or country without going through the usual extradition process to fight it. What Is Extradition? Extradition is the formal process of one…
You can obtain a copy of your criminal record through the New Jersey Division of State Police Criminal Information Unit (CIU). You can also try requesting a copy of your records from a specific law enforcement agency or court. However, the CIU is the most efficient source for…
You need to take swift action if there is a warrant for your arrest in New Jersey. Ignoring a warrant could lead to significant criminal penalties, including jail or prison time. Knowing there is a warrant for your arrest is a scary situation, but you still have options….
Do you know or suspect that you are subject to a bench warrant in New Jersey? Unlike arrest warrants, courts issue bench warrants for individuals who are already facing criminal charges and should know that they must pay fines, appear in court, or follow certain other, court-ordered requirements….
If you have been arrested for a crime in New Jersey or expect to be indicted, you need a criminal defense attorney right away. The main thing to understand about the New Jersey criminal justice process is that it is set up to find you guilty. If you…
If you have received a ticket for a traffic violation or have been released on bail or bond after an arrest, you are will be required to appear in court on an appointed date. If you fail to appear in court as scheduled in New Jersey, you may…
The outcome in a criminal court proceeding is not always as simple as guilty or not guilty. In many cases, the attorney for a first-time, nonviolent offender can get charges dismissed, typically through a diversion program designed to help certain offenders avoid jail. Diversion programs are designed to…