Author: William Proetta Criminal Law
Charged with Aggravated Assault under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b)(13) in Middlesex County In 2017, New Jersey Senators Linda Greenstein and Paul Sarlo sponsored legislation making strangulation under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act a third degree crime. Prior to the introduction of the bill, strangulation was subsumed under the simple assault statute, which made the charge a lower level […]
People in the criminal system often use the word “downgrade.” The definition of the term downgrade can take on slight variations depending on who is using it and what he or she is referring to. Generally, downgrading charges includes reducing the degree of the charge. For some, it can mean a reduction from a higher […]
Until the law is changed in New Jersey, if caught in Rahway with marijuana, you will be called to answer to the charges in either Rahway Municipal Court or Union County Superior Court. Marijuana crimes are great money makers for local municipalities and the state as a whole, as individuals convicted are often assessed court costs, […]
Any criminal case in New Jersey that entails compromising authority, security, or directions of law enforcement, is taken seriously. As a result, a person who violates any criminal statute pertaining to a police officer will be charged with either a disorderly persons offense or an indictable crime. In New Jersey criminal law, an indictable crime is a […]
What Does the Crime Battery Mean in New Jersey? In New Jersey, physical harm or a threat of physical harm is considered an assault. Other states may refer to assault as “battery” or “assault and battery.” While there may be slight variations between the two, essentially any harm done to another person is considered an […]
Criminal Mischief deals with crimes against property belonging to someone else in New Jersey. Generally, criminal mischief is the destruction or damage to property in which a pecuniary loss is realized. This can be a relatively minor offense or it can be considered a major crime. Believe it or not, in extreme instances, the crime […]
Charged with a 1st Degree Crime in Toms River NJ If you have been charged with a first degree crime in New Jersey, it is possible for you to be held in jail without bail for the duration of your case. On top of that, you may face anywhere from 10 years to life in […]
Under New Jersey law, first degree crimes are by far the worst crimes that individuals can be charged with. As you likely assume, the most serious consequences are reserved for those who commit the most serious crimes. Sometimes, this means that a person can spend the rest of their life behind bars, even if they […]
Charged with Possessing a CDS Analog in Edison? In New Jersey, it is outlawed for anyone to possess a controlled dangerous substance or analog of CDS without proper authorization. An analog is any substance similar to another controlled dangerous substance and that which may cause a similar high. Unless you have a prescription, you will […]
Facing Charges for Edible Marijuana in Jersey City? The legalization of weed in New Jersey continues to be a popular topic. Often, the discussion leads to more questions than answers. The continuous changes in the law, as well as the complexities and nuances, can leave citizens and visitors of this state confused. In reality, the […]