Indictable Offense vs. Disorderly Persons Offense: Why Does It Matter?
May 15, 2019
Like many states, New Jersey classifies criminal charges into various types based on the perceived severity of the crime. While other states use the terms “felonies” and “misdemeanors,” New Jersey describes similar crimes as “indictable crimes,” “disorderly persons offenses,” and “petty disorderly persons offenses.” An “indictable crime” is similar to a felony in other states. A disorderly or petty disorderly persons offense is similar to a criminal misdemeanor. If you have been charged ... Read More»
Union County Inmate Drug Addiction and Alternative Sentences for Addicted Criminal Offenders
April 25, 2019
Drug overdose deaths are climbing at an alarming rate in New Jersey. There were 2,221 drug-related deaths in the state in 2016. In 2019, over 3,118 New Jersey residents died from overdoses. 150 of those deaths occurred in Union County, up from 98 deaths in the county two years prior. A number of Union County inmates, including inmates in Elizabeth, suffer from drug addiction. The county’s Freeholder Board has redoubled its efforts in recent weeks to combat drug addiction, and particularly ... Read More»
When Drug Dogs may be Called to a Traffic Stop
April 17, 2019
Police dogs, or K9 units, are sometimes called in to help police officers investigate drivers detained during traffic stops in New Jersey. These dogs are most famously trained to identify narcotics stored in a vehicle or in luggage and are sometimes referred to as “drug dogs.” The following is a brief look at when and why police may call in dogs to a traffic stop and common drug charges that arise after drug sniffing dogs are called to investigate. If you need assistance with a case ... Read More»
Violation of Probation Lawyers in Union County NJ
April 10, 2019
If you are convicted of a crime, and if a judge determines that you should be placed on a term of probation instead of serving time, you will normally be ordered to adhere to several conditions of probation. If you violate any of these terms, even just one term on one occasion, the judge may hold a probation violation hearing, find that a violation took place, and impose significant penalties on you. Continue reading for more information about common terms of probation, the probation ... Read More»