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If you have recently been charged with an indictable offense (a first, second, third, or fourth degree crime) in New Jersey, you will soon have a pre-indictment conference, where your lawyer and the prosecutor will have an opportunity to meet and discuss your case. It is important to note that a pre-indictment conference in Hudson County is […]
Traditionally, after an arrest, an individual would expect the right to a phone call and await news on whether they could be released on bail and how much bail would be. However, while the idea of bail is to secure an individual’s future presence in court, it can have the unintended consequence of favoring those […]
New Jersey takes driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs very seriously—so much so that it even imposes criminal liability on others who allow a person to drive while intoxicated under certain circumstances. If this comes as a surprise to you or if you were recently charged with allowing another person to drive while intoxicated, continue reading […]
Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, you have a right against unreasonable search and seizure. Many people are aware that this right applies to their home and even their vehicle—with certain exceptions—but may wonder whether it applies to a search of their hotel room. The Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure applies […]
In New Jersey, the ability to get a prior arrest, charge, or conviction expunged from your criminal records gives you the chance to really start a new life, so your past does not continue to cast a dark cloud over the person you have become. On October 1, 2018, a new expungement law will become effective […]
If you feel that your safety is in danger due to the threat of violence from another person, you may be considering filing a restraining order. However, you should know that restraining orders are not available to everyone. You need to be eligible for a restraining order under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Then, […]
When threatened with allegations of child abuse in New Jersey, you know the potential consequences can be significant, but you may not know where to turn for answers. Our attorneys represent individuals who are accused of child abuse, counsel them about their rights and the penalties they may face, and represent them in criminal proceedings. […]
With a population of over 100,000, Woodbridge, New Jersey, attracts large numbers of people from out of town to shop at the popular Woodbridge Center Mall, located at 250 Woodbridge Center Drive. Of those shoppers, some attempt to shoplift from the many retail stores at Woodbridge Center like Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and JCPenney. New Jersey […]
Charged with Ecstasy in Ocean County, New Jersey? MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly, has become one of the most popular party drugs in New Jersey. It is also illegal to possess MDMA under New Jersey law, which is why people are charged with possession of ecstasy on a regular basis in Ocean County, […]
When a car accident occurs in New Jersey, the driver or driver(s) are required to stop their vehicles and abide by New Jersey law or risk being charged with leaving the scene of an accident. When an automobile crash occurs and a person doesn’t report it, police investigate and may ultimately make an arrest. For instance, Plainfield […]