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The Veterans Diversion Program: A Unique Opportunity for Service Members in the Criminal Court System
Although a prison sentence is sometimes considered necessary for individuals who have been charged with crimes, the reality is that spending time in prison often leads to recidivism, and a lot of people can benefit from a criminal justice system that emphasizes treatment and rehabilitation over punishment and incarceration. The ... Read More»
Criminal Charges Against New Jersey Parents
What to Know if You are a Parent Charged with a Crime in NJ Criminal charges can be tough for anyone, but they can be especially hard on parents because the ramifications of an arrest and/or conviction are far-reaching and, in many cases, permanent. A parent who is charged with a crime in New Jersey... Read More»
Police Dogs in New Jersey Criminal Investigations
Fatal drug overdoses caused by the opioid epidemic, the rising threat of terrorist activity, and a seemingly never-ending number of mass shootings have led law enforcement in New Jersey and across the country to place an increased emphasis on early investigations that can stop the worst crimes before they happen. One of the strategic ... Read More»
New Jersey’s Intensive Supervision Program ISP
When a person is convicted of a serious crime in New Jersey, there is a very real possibility that they will be sentenced to prison. This can have a devastating effect on their life and their future, as well as the lives of their immediate family members and loved ones, especially if it is a... Read More»
Types of Courts that Handle New Jersey Criminal Cases
Our Jersey City Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Courts that Handle Criminal Cases in NJ Anyone who has been charged with a crime in New Jersey needs to take the charges very seriously because the consequences of a conviction could be anywhere from inconvenient to catastrophic. In the worst cases, a person convicted of a first... Read More»
Understanding Intent in a Criminal Case
The term “intent” in a criminal case is meant to describe what an accused person’s purpose is in committing certain acts or crime. In the majority of scenarios involving someone facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you cannot be found guilty without possessing the requisite mental state. Moreover, there are specific ways and forms of... Read More»