After you get through the beginning stages of your criminal case, there’s a good chance that the prosecution is going to offer you a plea deal. One of these agreements can save you the time, stress, and uncertainty of trial, and it might spare you from the harsh...
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Getting charged in federal court is different, challenging
It is always intimidating to get charged with any type of crime. For those who have never been through the justice system before, it is important to remember that a charge in federal court for weapons crimes, drug trafficking, white collar crimes or some other federal...
Why you should never lie to police officers
Being arrested and interrogated by police officers is a terrifying experience for most people. Even if you are not arrested, simply being stopped and questioned by police officers can be incredibly stressful. Even if you have not done anything wrong, you may be...
Creating a strong criminal defense unique to your matter
Whether it is your first criminal charge or not, being charged with a crime is a serious situation. Your personal and professional reputation are on the line, all while determining how best to defend yourself. This can quickly become an overwhelming and emotional...
Do the police need a warrant to search me?
Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, law enforcement in New Jersey is prohibited from conducting an unlawful search and seizure. This generally means that officers need to have a warrant to search any place where a person has a reasonable expectation...
Understanding conspiracy charges
The criminal charge of conspiracy can be hard to understand. It's one thing to hear about a group of people who engaged in criminal behavior, but it's another to see how the law applies to the specific details of their case. In this blog post, we will take a closer...
New Jersey still struggling with cash bail reform
Five years ago, New Jersey enacted a groundbreaking reform of its cash bail system, eliminating bail for most nonviolent offenders. Other states, including New York, have followed suit with their own reforms, but the results have been mixed. Today, New Jersey and...
From an arrest to a result—how do criminal cases proceed?
In the immediate aftermath of an arrest, many people have more questions than answers as they are shuffled through the first stages of interaction with the criminal justice system. After all, most people are never exposed to this side of the court system. So, from an...
Can officer behavior in a warrantless arrest help a defense?
In New York, being arrested for any crime will lead to fear and worry about the future with the possibility of jail time and other consequences being levied. The initial thought is likely to center on how to combat the charges and find a positive outcome with limited...
Does New Jersey allow civil asset forfeiture?
For those who regularly watch the national news, you likely have seen stories about civil asset forfeiture. This is the very controversial practice of police seizing property they allege was involved in or derived from some criminal activity without providing evidence...