What a Downgraded Criminal Charge can do for You in New Jersey
November 18, 2020
People in the criminal system often use the word “downgrade.” The definition of the term downgrade can take on slight variations depending on who is using it and what he or she is referring to. Generally, downgrading charges includes reducing the degree of the charge. For some, it can mean a reduction from a higher level felony to a lower level. It can also mean downgrading a charge from a felony to a misdemeanor, which in New Jersey involves an indictable crime being reduced to a ... Read More»
When You Have been Arrested for Marijuana in Rahway NJ
November 10, 2020
Until the law is changed in New Jersey, if caught in Rahway with marijuana, you will be called to answer to the charges in either Rahway Municipal Court or Union County Superior Court. Marijuana crimes are great money makers for local municipalities and the state as a whole, as individuals convicted are often assessed court costs, hundreds or even thousands in fines, and driver’s license suspensions requiring restoration fees.
Experienced Rahway Marijuana Lawyer Assistance When You Need ... Read More»
Is Criminal Mischief a Felony in NJ?
November 4, 2020
Criminal Mischief deals with crimes against property belonging to someone else in New Jersey. Generally, criminal mischief is the destruction or damage to property in which a pecuniary loss is realized. This can be a relatively minor offense or it can be considered a major crime. Believe it or not, in extreme instances, the crime of criminal mischief can land you in state prison for as much as ten years.
Not all criminal mischief charges are as serious as others, but all of these ... Read More»
Arrested for a Fourth Degree Crime in Union County NJ
October 13, 2020
Fourth degree crimes are the lowest level indictable offenses under the law in New Jersey. While still technically felonies, 4th degree crimes are considered less serious than their first, second, and third degree counterparts. Despite where they fall on the grading spectrum of criminal offenses, there is still a potential prison term that may be imposed for defendants found guilty.
At the Union County law offices of Proetta & Oliver, our team of criminal defense lawyers ... Read More»