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A juvenile criminal case can be handled in one of three ways: First, a juvenile may be referred to an Intake Services Conference conducted by staff or a Juvenile Conference Committee (JCC) made up of citizen volunteers who work with all the parties involved to recommend a disposition of the case for the court’s approval. […]

A juvenile’s charges can be dropped when the state lacks sufficient evidence to support probable cause for the alleged offenses, including when evidence is excluded from the state’s case because it was obtained in violation of a juvenile’s constitutional or civil rights. Prosecutors might also be willing to negotiate a disposition on a juvenile’s charges […]

It is illegal to possess any assault weapon, machine gun, or sawed-off shotgun in New Jersey. You are also prohibited from purchasing or possessing a handgun without a special permit unless you are a current or former law enforcement official. Certain firearm accessories like silencers and high-capacity magazines are also illegal in New Jersey.

Individuals under the age of 18 are not allowed to purchase or possess guns in New Jersey, and those under the age of 21 are not allowed to purchase or possess handguns without special permits or employer authorization. Additionally, any individual who has been convicted of certain crimes, included on a terror watchlist, or committed […]

While the simple answer is “yes,” the way to do it is far from simple. While winning your case at trial is always a way to avoid prison time for a gun case, that may not always be a viable option. So, for purposes of this explanation, we are going to focus on ways to […]

Yes, in certain circumstances, an indictable crime can be expunged from your record. However, you can generally only have one indictable crime expunged during your lifetime.

Most disorderly persons offenses can be expunged, though a few exceptions exist. Talk to a lawyer if you want to know more about whether your arrest or conviction is eligible for expungement.

Generally speaking, you can have one indictable crime conviction expunged in one petition. You can have up to five disorderly persons offenses expunged in a single petition, or three if you have been convicted of an indictable crime.

Only certain government and law enforcement agencies can see expunged criminal records in New Jersey. Other than those exceptions, your records should be blocked from public databases.

The standard BAC limit for drivers in New Jersey is 0.08 percent. The limit for commercial drivers, however, is 0.04 percent. The limit for drivers under age 21 is 0.02 percent.