New Supreme Court Ruling for Repeat Sex Offenders The Supreme Court has ruled that heavy sentences for repeat sex offenders cannot be handed out by judges without the defendant appearing at a jury trial. The ruling came on an appeal of a case involving Andre Haymond....
Military Divorces in New Jersey When someone is in the military, there rules regarding divorce that apply to the service member and their spouse. Oftentimes those in the armed forces move often and don’t have residency in the state that they are stationed currently....
Sexual Assault in New Jersey Can you imagine the damage done to a person’s reputation and life after being falsely accused of a sexual crime? Countless lives have been irreparably damaged by false accusations and unjustified imprisonment. With the sweeping #MeToo...
Child Pornography Charges Against Cranford Man Possession of child pornography charges have been filed against a 41-year-old Cranford, New Jersey man, according to a criminal complaint filed on July 26, 2019. According to the complaint, Joseph Hinksmon was arrested...
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...