As readers of this blog know, we write about criminal law matters regularly, including the consequences of conviction. Indeed, in a prior post, we wrote about the lingering, non-legal effects convictions have on the lives of people convicted of a New Jersey crime....
Not All Attorneys Are Created Equal. We Explore All Potential Solutions To Get You The Best Possible Outcome.
Year: 2021
Legal changes make life after prison easier for New Yorkers
Those who have been convicted and sentenced under the laws of the State of New York should have the opportunity to redeem themselves. After all, without a second chance, it can be very hard for a person to get back on her feet. Moreover, there is truth to the notion...
Consequences of convictions beyond jail time
A criminal charge can be a difficult and intimidating thing to face. When a New Jersey resident is arrested and charged with allegedly breaking the law, their concerns can be far-reaching and very real. While they may worry about infringements on their immediate...
Bronx teacher accused of sending unlawful texts
A teacher at a secondary school in the Bronx has been removed from his position after police arrested him in connection with several photos he allegedly took and transmitted over social media. Police are accusing him of sending pictures of his intimate parts to two...
Evidence and the ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’
Most people who are prosecuted for alleged crimes in New York and New Jersey face charges under state law. For certain crimes, they may face federal charges. But whatever court they are in, and whatever the exact charges may be, the U.S. Constitution provides them...
What is automatic discovery in New York?
A criminal trial can be an overwhelming process for a New Yorker to contemplate on their own. Aside from the stress of an arrest and one’s processing into the criminal justice system, an individual may be confused and worried about the many pretrial and courtroom...
Probable cause is required for an arrest
Law enforcement officers who arrest someone without probable cause to do so have violated that person’s Fourth Amendment rights. If you have been arrested, proving that the officer did not have the requisite probable cause to arrest you is one way to have any charges...
Defending against assault in New Jersey
If you have been arrested and charged with assault in the state of New Jersey, you may face serious consequences such as prison time and significant fines if you are convicted. Understanding the different elements of both simple and aggravated assault can help you and...
Understanding your Miranda rights
If you have watched any sort of crime drama on TV, it is very likely that you have heard a police officer say, “you have the right to remain silent” to an alleged perpetrator while putting them in handcuffs. The right to remain silent is just one of your Miranda...
What are your company’s real estate needs?
Many companies throughout New York and New Jersey are seeing a changing landscape when it comes to the real estate market. Yesterday’s needs don’t always matchup with today’s realities. If there is one thing that is true about the real estate market, it is that...