Felony Drug Possession In New Jersey

July 10, 2019

Guide to New Jersey Drug Possession Laws If you are caught in possession of illegal narcotics, penalties can range from misdemeanors to felonies, probation to jail time, depending on a number of factors. In New Jersey, the severity of punishment for drug possession depends on the type of drug carried, the amount you have on… […]

Differentiating Between Domestic Violence and Abuse in New Jersey

June 21, 2019

Domestic Violence vs. Domestic Abuse Oftentimes the terms domestic violence and domestic abuse are used interchangeably. However, in terms of the legal world, they are not the same. By hiring a criminal defense lawyer from The Law Office of Stephen R. Piper, LLC, you can ensure that you are defended properly for the crime that… […]

About Teen Sexting Charges in NJ

June 7, 2019

What is Sexting? Sexting is defined as the sending of nude or sexually explicit photos electronically. In New Jersey, there are specific laws dealing with this crime. With the help of a criminal defense lawyer, you can help fight the charges against you. New Jersey Teen Sexting Laws A diversion program was created in order… […]

What Happens if a Person Under 21 Gets a DUI in New Jersey?

May 27, 2019

New Jersey’s Drunk Driving Laws It is a well-known fact that the national legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years old. Despite this fact, however, it is a common occurrence in New Jersey for people under 21 years old to imbibe alcohol. In fact, New Jersey’s Department of Human Services reports that… […]

White Collar Crimes Explained

May 13, 2019

White Collar Crimes in New Jersey When people think of crime, they tend to forget about white collar crimes. This is because white collar crimes tend to involve complex financial schemes, which are hard for the average person to understand. Moreover, commission of white collar crimes do not often result in physical injury to others.… […]