Can I get Probation for my Criminal Case in NJ?
September 30, 2021
If convicted for common legal violations, like illegally possessing drugs, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, simple assault, theft, or shoplifting, you may be eligible for probation, an alternative to incarceration. Since criminal activity involving drugs, stealing, fraud, disruptive behavior, and many others are charged as petty and disorderly persons offenses, third degree crimes, and fourth degree offenses, the prosecutor and the judge may agree to sentence a defendant to probation. ... Read More»
Arrested while Driving through Union County NJ
August 21, 2021
Union County, with its 21 municipalities, covers an important part of New Jersey and is intersected by 14 different major highways coming in, out, and across the state from nearby counties. It is also adorned by eight waterways, including Elizabeth and Rahway Rivers, along which sprawl the county’s dozens of parks and greenbelts. The county boasts one of the top three highest populations in the state, and although the county has an overall high safety rating, crime rates vary from place to ... Read More»
The Basics of Arrest Warrants in NJ
August 12, 2021
Although most people tend to think of arrest warrants as only applying in the most serious criminal cases, such as murder, sexual assault, or a crime involving the use of a gun, the reality is that there are many situations in which a warrant can be issued for someone’s arrest. Of course, there are still rules in place to limit the ability of the authorities to actually place a person under arrest. Simply put, the police can’t bust your front door open, enter your home, and arrest you just ... Read More»
Alternative Options to Jail and Criminal Conviction in New Jersey
June 2, 2021
Not every criminal offense necessarily leads to a conviction or jail sentence. Consider the options you may have to resolve your misdemeanor or felony case.
Statistics show that the prison population in New Jersey and throughout the country has reached an all-time high, with more people than ever being convicted in criminal courts and then punished with incarceration. In an attempt to alleviate the risk of overcrowding and the general strain on state and county resources, NJ lawmakers have ... Read More»