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Being taken into custody is disorienting. However, the process follows a fairly predictable path in New Jersey. Understanding the early stages helps you make clear-headed decisions and not take a hasty deal without counsel. Within hours to days, you will see a judge...
Facing a criminal charge in New Jersey affects your record even if the court does not convict you. Many people don’t realize that a dismissed case, an expungement and a pardon all have different legal meanings and results. Knowing how each one works can help you...
For those facing the prospect of arrest, there is fear. Fear of the unknown. But, knowing what to expect can lessen that fear, and while it may not make the experience better, it will lessen the psychological trauma of the experience. The overview After an arrest,...
Many ordinary people in Essex County make mistakes that can land them in a New Jersey criminal court. Those who have never faced a criminal charge before may be intimidated by the process, and they may also worry about fallout from having a criminal conviction on...
Members of the New York City Bar view recent changes in the state’s mandatory discovery in criminal cases as a setback for those accused of crimes. To give some background, several years ago, the state instituted sweeping reforms in criminal pre-trial procedure....
If you know the feeling of handcuffs, you know the feeling of uncertainty and fear. The criminal justice system in our state can feel like a meat grinder. And, if one is arrested on a complaint-warrant, New Jersey must bring the accused before a judge within 48 hours...
If you are facing sentencing for a crime in New Jersey, you may know that your prior criminal history is one of several factors a court uses when determining a sentence. Your criminal history could have a major impact on the sentence you receive, depending on the...
New Jersey is known for having some of the strictest laws in the union concerning the possession, carrying and buying or selling of firearms. As some information on the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General documents, the firearms laws in New Jersey can also be...
Violence changes the stakes in any criminal proceeding. In Verona, and throughout Essex County, charges that include an element of force or threatened harm trigger harsher statutes, stricter bail rules and enhanced sentencing exposure. New Jersey classifies assault as...
Police in New York are likely to ask you to identify yourself if you encounter them in most situations. You generally must give the police your correct name when asked. The information you are legally required to provide to the police varies by state. New York law...