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You have probably heard the term bail reform in recent years and may wonder exactly what it means or how it could affect you if you are arrested. Bail reform in New Jersey has changed the path of a criminal case. The law went into effect in 2017 and set limits on the...
Each year thousands of law enforcement searches are carried out in New York and New Jersey, and even more arrests occur. Most of the arrests are probably warrantless, and many of the searches probably are too. Our readers might wonder how this is possible. Isn’t the...
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...
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...
Recently, a bill was signed into law in New York seeking to address some issues people face when they have a criminal record. At the same time, it shows why people should fight hard to avoid a conviction in the first place. Those convicted can benefit from the Clean...
A criminal charge does not always equate to a trial, conviction and jail time. While this is often the path that a criminal case takes in New York, there are options and mechanisms available to the accused to have the charges dismissed while also providing real...
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...
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...
The Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act makes it illegal to knowingly possess, distribute or use someone else’s identification in the commission of and in relation to specific felony crimes, including white-collar crimes, such as health care fraud. Those who...
If you are stopped by a police officer in New Jersey or New York, you may wonder whether you have to show your ID or tell the officer your name. It is important to distinguish between a physical ID and verbal identification, like your name, address and birthday....