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Facing a criminal charge in New York can be terrifying. In addition to understanding the charges against you, and preparing a strong defense, it is natural to be confused about the criminal process itself. It typically involves many different steps and unfamiliar...
Until very recently, people in New Jersey who were convicted of distributing drugs were not eligible to receive general assistance (GA). However, people who were convicted of a violent felony are eligible for GA. That rule had been in effect for 25 years. GA, which is...
An arrest is frightening and may have serious consequences even if you are not convicted. You should know about your important constitutional rights which may protect you and improve your defense against criminal charges. Arrests An arrest occurs when a police officer...
Money bail and pretrial detention can have unequal impacts and add undue punishment upon defendants who await their trials and have not been proven guilty. In 2019, New York passed major reforms that eliminated money bail and pretrial detention for almost all...
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....
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...
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...
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...
When someone is arrested, that person likely experiences fear, uncertainty and anxiety in the immediate aftermath of interacting with law enforcement officials. This is completely understandable, since most people are never arrested – their interactions with law...
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and learning that there is a grand jury indictment against the accused individual can be terrifying. For that reason, accused individuals should understand the purpose of a grand jury and what it means for them. The purpose...