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...
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...
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...
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...
Being charged with reckless driving in New Jersey is no small matter. It exposes an individual to the possibility of fines of up to $200, and up to 60 days in jail. Many times, charges of reckless driving are coupled with other charges related to speeding or driving...
Many people are familiar with the concept of felonies and misdemeanors, and the fact that felonies are accompanied by much more serious punishments. However, New Jersey has eliminated the concept of felonies and misdemeanors, choosing instead to classify crimes based...
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,...
The prosecutor for Burlington County, Scott Coffina, announced in November that the GoFundMe campaign for a homeless veteran by a local couple was based on a lie. The couple, identified as Mark D’Amico and Kate McClure, made up a story in connection with veteran...