New Jersey's Criminal Defense Blog
A drug conviction in New Jersey could result in a driver’s license suspension, even if you were not behind the wheel at the time of the arrest. In fact, several drug offenses trigger an automatic license suspension in New Jersey. Losing your driver’s license can upend your life,…
New Jersey takes domestic violence very seriously. A domestic violence conviction can result in lengthy prison sentences, fines, probation, and a ban on firearm purchases. These convictions will also show up on a permanent record and can be visible on background checks. The victim can also sue…
New Jersey’s expungement procedures allow some people with criminal histories to have certain records isolated or sealed from the public record. An expungement is an important legal option to explore because a criminal background can affect future life opportunities, such as getting a job or finding suitable housing….
You can usually expunge one indictable crime and three disorderly persons charges from your record after waiting four to five years in New Jersey, though exceptions apply. Records of recovery court matters, some marijuana charges, and arrests that don’t result in a conviction can also be expunged. Expungement…
New Jersey drug crimes can lead to harsh punishment, especially when they involve harm or the risk of harming minors. For this reason, distributing a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) within 1,000 feet of a school is a third-degree indictable crime in New Jersey. If convicted, you could receive…
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…