Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the fall season. While it is a time for dressing up and enjoying endless amounts of candy, it’s also a common time for crimes. Here are some of the most common crimes committed on Halloween night:  Driving Under the Influence Many adult Halloween celebrations include alcoholic beverages. While enjoying a beverage…

A restraining order can make figuring out the logistics of child visitation or custody schedules difficult. Most restraining orders in New Jersey begin as temporary order. However, if the restraining order is escalated to a permanent one, you may have limited options available to fight it. For that reason, if you’re currently dealing with a temporary restraining order, it’s important…

In New Jersey, the summer season is in full swing. For teens, the summer is when they can cut loose and have a good time with their friends without having to worry about homework or getting up early. Unfortunately, due to peer pressure and the desire to fit in, many teens will experiment with drugs and alcohol or other types…

The previous governor of New Jersey enacted the Jessica Lunsford Act on June 2, 2014. This action made New Jersey the 45th state to sign the act into effect. This act was signed into effect to increase criminal penalties for those charged with aggravated sexual assault on victims 13 years or younger. Recent Updates to the Jessica Lunsford Act Since…

Assault charges in New Jersey can lead to harsh consequences, including up to 10 years in jail and legal fines of up to $150,000. If you are dealing with assault charges, it is important to reach out to a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to find out what possible defenses may be available to you.  What Is Assault?…

If a juvenile is arrested by the police, do they have the same rights as adults or do they get special rights or treatment due to their youth? Continue reading to find out. Minors Have the Same Rights as Adult Suspects Generally speaking, minors who are arrested for a crime have the same basic rights as adult criminal suspects, including…

Unlawful possession of narcotics or controlled substances can lead to criminal charges, which may result in a conviction. A conviction for controlled substance possession usually results in a sentence that includes some amount of jail or prison time. However, the length of time that a person convicted for controlled substance possession will spend incarcerated can depend on the circumstances of…

Criminal justice reform advocates are encouraging the New Jersey state Assembly to pass a bill that will eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for a variety of criminal offenses. Bill Eliminating Certain Mandatory Minimums Passes NJ Senate Bill S-3456 was previously approved by the state Senate and sent to the Assembly for committee meetings. The measure is part of a nationwide push…

A resident of Benardsville, NJ has been recently charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder after running down two pedestrians in the parking lot of the Bound Brook Train Station back in December 2019.  What Happened At around 1:30 a.m. on December 20, 2019, members of the Bound Brook Rescue Squad and Bound Brook Police Department responded to a…

When you or a loved one is awaiting trial in New Jersey, the pretrial hearing can be one of the most important moments in the case – and proper legal representation is the best weapon to bring to the fight. Without proper representation, you could be fighting the case from behind  bars, making it nearly impossible to get the advocacy…