New Jersey's Criminal Defense Blog
Under New Jersey law, shoplifting is a serious offense with potentially harsh penalties, including fines and incarceration. When you face a shoplifting charge, the consequences of a conviction may be one of many factors you consider when choosing a defense strategy. So, it will be essential for you…
New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) is a sweeping state law that defines domestic violence as committing one or more of 19 criminal offenses upon a person who is involved in or has had a relationship with the alleged perpetrator. Offenses under the law include crimes of violence…
In New Jersey, a person engages in shoplifting when they purposely take, carry away, or transfer store items with the intent to deprive the store of its possession or use of the items, or who does so without paying the total retail value of the items. A person…
New Jersey drivers convicted of alcohol-based DWIs can now earn credit toward their license suspension by installing an ignition interlock device, which potentially reduces or eliminates their suspension time. This change in the law helps those in New Jersey who are facing a drunk driving charge and the…
Longstanding views on certain drugs and drug-related crimes are slowly changing around the country. But laws don’t always change as quickly as society’s attitudes about certain crimes. Drug offenses still carry stiff penalties in New Jersey. You should take it seriously if you’ve been accused of a drug…
Some people see shoplifting as a harmless crime, but a shoplifting conviction could lead to jail time, fines, and a criminal record that follows you for years. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers our shoplifting lawyer gets about shoplifting in New Jersey: What Is The Penalty…
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…
An assault conviction on your record can make it challenging to secure employment, housing, educational, or financial opportunities. Fortunately, New Jersey law allows some individuals convicted of criminal offenses to petition to expunge their criminal records. An expungement can relieve the stigma of a criminal record after the…
If you get arrested in New Jersey, remember that you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say could harm your case. Do not explain, apologize, or give your side of the story. Instead, ask for a lawyer immediately and wait until they are present before you…