Seeking a Deferred Disposition for NJ Juvenile Charges
August 27, 2023
In juvenile court matters, the aim is to assist juveniles in getting the resources they need to get them on track to living a lawful life outside of the penal system. To that effect, the juvenile court philosophy encourages rehabilitation over incarceration for those with the potential to turn their lives around. In that vein, a court may give a juvenile defendant a deferred disposition. Instead of going to court, facing adjudication as a juvenile, and sentencing for a crime, a minor may ... Read More»
Defining the Scope of Internet Sex Crimes and Punishments in New Jersey
August 12, 2023
There are Multiple Charges You May Face for Cybersex Crimes in NJ, and Harsh Penalties Such as Imprisonment and Possible Sex Offender Registration if Convicted. Sex crime accusations in New Jersey can result in a nightmare for those accused. Should the person charged plead guilty or stand trial and lose, a conviction may mean a lengthy sentence inside and outside of prison walls. With Megan’s Law sex offender registration requirements, a person convicted of a sex crime or cybersex ... Read More»
Drug Recognition Expert “DRE” Tests and Reports as DUI Evidence in NJ
August 6, 2023
If you face DUI charges for driving under the influence of drugs in New Jersey, you may have encountered a DRE, which is the abbreviation for Drug Recognition Expert. A DRE is a specially trained law enforcement officer who evaluates DUI suspects for drug impairment. Since there is no breathalyzer for detecting drugs in a person's system, law enforcement, and prosecutors rely on the expert opinion of a DRE to establish impairment at the time an individual operated a motor vehicle. If you ... Read More»