Being accused and convicted of any crime can have an effect on your current and future situation. Depending on the details of the crime, you may be sentenced to fines or jail time. If you currently have a professional license, like a medical license, your career may...
What to Expect After Being Arrested for a Crime in NJ If you or a loved one is arrested on suspicion of a crime, it can be a scary and traumatizing time. But knowing how the charging process happens can give the accused and their family some direction and peace of...
A restraining order can have a lasting impact on your life. While it may or may not have been justified at the time, a long-lasting restraining order can continue to affect your job, reputation, and family life. Continue reading to find out how long a restraining...
New Jersey, as well as every other state, expects parents to keep their children protected and out of harm’s way. When they fail to do this, even if it is considered an accident, they can be criminally charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Continue reading...
Bill S-3456, one of the latest in New Jersey, is purposed to reduce the mandatory minimum prison sentences for 29 crimes. This bill will be considered in an attempt to reduce racial disparity among those charged with certain crimes and those who are sentenced to jail...
Explaining Miranda Rights You’ve heard the phrase on countless TV shows, and can probably quote it: “you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can be held against you in a court of law.” But there are details about Miranda rights that the average person...
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...