Author: William Proetta Criminal Law
If convicted for common legal violations, like illegally possessing drugs, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, simple assault, theft, or shoplifting, you may be eligible for probation, an alternative to incarceration. Since criminal activity involving drugs, stealing, fraud, disruptive behavior, and many others are charged as petty and disorderly persons offenses, third degree crimes, and fourth degree offenses, the prosecutor and the judge may […]
New Jersey Criminal Cases Can Be Used Against You in Child Custody Decisions Going through a divorce can be extremely stressful for the spouses, especially when there are children involved. In fact, child custody is usually one of the most important issues in any divorce proceeding because the parents don’t want to lose the opportunity […]
Alcohol is as popular as ever in New Jersey, with more and more people drinking socially during “happy hours,” at night, and on weekends. But one beer from the fridge, or one glass of wine at the bar or restaurant, can quickly turn into several drinks, and soon the drinker may be cognitively impaired. This […]
East Brunswick NJ Disorderly Conduct Defense Lawyer A safe suburban community in Middlesex County, East Brunswick is a township known for its historic district and its surrounding rivers, the Raritan and South Rivers. Because of its waterways and major roadways running near or through the township, East Brunswick is recognized for its historical and current-day […]
Extreme Risk Protective Order Attorney in Ocean County, NJ The right to bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, but there are limitations and restrictions on this right in certain circumstances. One such example is extreme risk protective orders in New Jersey, referred to in the public discourse as red […]
In the eyes of the law in New Jersey, not all prisoners are alike. True, they all serve time for criminal convictions, but the variability of crimes, circumstances, criminal history, and individual characteristics means not everyone in prison is seen in the same way. In essence, the state operates such that public safety concerns are […]
What It Means to Be Accused of Cyber Harassment or Cyber Stalking in Ocean County, New Jersey In this day and age, people spend countless hours online, on computers, and on phones. Based on the prevalence of internet use and social media, the web is like a new stomping ground for criminal offenses. Whether you […]
Sex crime convictions in New Jersey are often lifetime convictions. Not only does the convicted individual likely serve a prison term and pay fines, but they also are often required to register as a convicted sex offender under Megan’s Law. A 1994 law named after the murdered child victim of a sex crime, Megan’s Law requires […]
Facing Criminal Charges From the Path Millions of people use mass transit in New Jersey every year, and one of the most popular mass transit systems used by residents of Hudson County is the PATH rail system that runs between northeastern NJ and New York City. Unfortunately, the popularity of the PATH also makes it […]
If the police arrest you for a DWI or DUI in New Jersey, you can anticipate that your home state licensing authority will know about it. New Jersey signed on to the Interstate Driver’s License Compact (IDLC), which allows other IDLC states to share DWI and other driving infraction information. So, if you face a DWI/DUI conviction, you […]