Key Considerations for First-Time Offenders in New Jersey
February 18, 2024
So you were charged with your first offense and you're wondering how bad your situation is. The good news is, as a first-time offender in NJ, you may have more options than you realize. Although no one goes through life error-free, some mistakes have devastating consequences, whether by wrong choices, mistakes in judgment, or dire necessity. For a first-time offender, getting arrested, booked, and jailed can be traumatic. The fear of not knowing what will happen and the isolation ... Read More»
Advantages of Expunging Your Record in New Jersey
February 10, 2024
Having a criminal record can affect your life in so many ways. If you keep your job, you may be able to earn a living. But if you lost your job for any reason, including completing a jail sentence, you may find challenges returning to your old job or finding new work when you have a criminal history. Employers often do background checks on applicants and are less likely to hire someone with a criminal conviction or arrest when other jobseekers without a criminal record apply. And if you ... Read More»
Long-Term Effects of a Sex Crime on the Accused in New Jersey
February 3, 2024
Common Areas of Your Life that may be Affected by a Sex Crime Allegation in NJ Criminal offenses involving unlawful sexual behavior, such as sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, aggravated sexual assault, luring or enticing a minor, aggravated criminal sexual contact, and several others, have severe consequences. The accused may suffer the effects for years, even after serving their sentence. Even before a conviction, police, judges, prosecutors, and public opinion view sex crime ... Read More»