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Jersey City Semi-Automatic Weapons Charges after Shooting
On Thursday, a 25-year-old man was arrested in Jersey City and charged with possession of a semi-automatic handgun, possession of heroin and cocaine, resisting arrest, and contempt, along with additional charges. The arrest came less than 24 hours after a non-fatal shooting occurred in Jersey City, which the suspect is allegedly ... Read More»
Defenses for Drug Charges in NJ
If you have been charged with a drug offense in New Jersey, it is highly advisable to enlist an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can aggressively argue your defense. Depending on the drug offense you were charged with and the facts of your case, you may be successful using one or more defense arguments. At... Read More»
What Happens if I Violate my Probation in New Jersey?
Probation is a period of time, usually 1 to 5 years, when you are required to be under the supervision of a probation officer, instead of serving time in prison. When you are on probation in New Jersey, there are certain conditions to your probation—things you may not do and things you must do. If... Read More»
What it Means to be Charged with a Disorderly Persons Offense in New Jersey
In New Jersey, criminal offenses are categorized into indictable crimes, municipal disorderly persons offenses, and petty disorderly persons offenses. It is important to keep in mind that a disorderly persons offense is not a crime itself, but rather a category of underlying crimes. For instance, it is very common to confuse a ... Read More»
Pretrial Detention Hearing in Hudson County NJ
At a detention hearing, a judge determines whether or not a criminal defendant should be held in jail while they await their trial and the final outcome in their case. Since the implementation of Criminal Justice Reform in New Jersey, the decision to detain a defendant is based on an individual risk assessment, which measures... Read More»
The Probable Cause Requirement in NJ Criminal Cases
In New Jersey criminal cases, the probable cause requirement refers to the amount of suspicion that is required for police to conduct certain activities, like arresting someone or performing a search. Police must have a reasonable basis or grounds (“probable cause”) to effect an arrest or search an individual’s property, such ... Read More»