Category Archives: Criminal Defense

Weapons Charges as an Enhanced Penalty

August 13, 2019

New Jersey Takes Weapon Crimes Very Seriously When someone commits a crime with a weapon, they may be subject to additional penalties. Law enforcement in New Jersey takes weapon crimes especially seriously as they have the ability to cause harm or death. At The Law Office of Stephen R. Piper, LLC, we can represent those… […]

Breathalyzer Test – Do I Have A Right To Refuse In NJ?

April 29, 2019

Suppose you have imbibed in alcohol at a local bar or at a friend’s house and now you are faced with the challenge of deciding how you will make it home. One option is driving your own car, which you used to get to the bar or friend’s house, home. The other option is taking… […]

Reasons To Expunge A Criminal Record

April 15, 2019

Being convicted of a crime or merely being arrested for a crime can have unexpected, long-lasting adverse effects on people’s lives. This is because records of convictions or arrests are public record, and, therefore, can be seen by anyone who does any background research at all on a person. In New Jersey, there is a… […]

What Can a Defense Attorney Do for You?

February 28, 2019

When faced with the prospect of life-altering criminal charges in New Jersey, for some individuals, it may seem like an obvious decision to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney. However, there are plenty of individuals who question what benefits a defense attorney can bring to the table. Fortunately for defendants, the list of benefits is… […]

Innocent But Charged With a Crime: What Should You Do?

February 14, 2019

The law presumes that everyone that is charged with a crime is innocent until they are proven guilty in a court of law. The simple act of being arrested and charged is enough to make anyone feel like they are guilty, regardless of what the law says. Unfortunately, innocent people are charged with crimes more… […]