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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...
The potential consequences that come with criminal charges in New Jersey can be stressful any time of the year. But, the change in business and court hours that occur over holiday weekends, including Thanksgiving, can make it an even more frustrating experience. Most...
After you’ve been convicted of a crime, everything you once knew was wiped away. But now that you’ve served your time and are eager to start fresh, you’re finding that nearly impossible. Despite having served your sentence and having grown from the experience, people...
Getting arrested can be an overwhelming and downright nerve wracking experience. Individuals are scared, nervous and in the heat of the moment, can incriminate themselves without even realizing it – or intending to. Below is a list of things you should do after...
The Impact of a Criminal Record The mistakes that you make as a child or young adult can follow you into your adult years. A criminal record can affect your ability to get a job, attend college, or even take out certain loans. If a criminal record is keeping you back,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
It was announced by the United States Attorney General’s Office on October 10 that the second of two bank robbers who used a toy gun during a bank robbery spree in South Jersey in 2016 has been sentenced to 78 months in prison. Sentencing came earlier in October at a...
