Penalties for Shoplifting in NJ
March 27, 2022
If You Have been Charged with Shoplifting, You'll Want to Know How New Jersey Punishes Misdemeanor and Felony Retail Theft You left the store without paying for something, and now the store wants you prosecuted. A shoplifting conviction in New Jersey can change your life. The freedom you enjoyed working, living, and educating yourself wherever you wanted and were eligible is no longer available. And you could spend time in jail or prison, pay excessive fines, and perform community ... Read More»
Violation of Probation (VOP): Process, Hearing, and Consequences in New Jersey
March 13, 2022
If you faced criminal charges anywhere in New Jersey or elsewhere, you might have heard the term probation as a condition of sentencing. Sometimes probation is the sentence, and other times it is part of the sentence. For example, a person may initially face a fourth degree shoplifting charge that carries an 18-month prison sentence with a $10,000.00 fine, but receive a probationary term of supervision, as opposed to a prison sentence. However, a judge may also add a probation term to your ... Read More»
How to Prepare for a Municipal Court Case in NJ
February 26, 2022
The first step in being prepared when your case goes to Municipal Court in New Jersey is understanding the process. If you got a speeding ticket, DWI, or building code violation notice, you might find yourself summoned to appear before the municipal court in any municipality in New Jersey. In recent times, this includes virtual zoom court sessions for the municipal court where your case is being handled. The municipal courts handle traffic violations, parking tickets, municipal ... Read More»
Pre-Indictment Conferences in Burlington County NJ
January 28, 2022
After an arrest in Burlington County or elsewhere in New Jersey, you can expect to have several court hearings to attend. Depending on the complexity of your case, the court's calendar, and other factors, you may have to participate in many hearings after the fact. One of the first hearings after your arrest and pretrial release from jail may be a pre-indictment conference hearing. What Stage of a Felony Criminal Case is the Pre-Indictment Conference? A pre-indictment conference ... Read More»
Meaning of Disorderly Persons Offenses vs. Indictable Crimes in New Jersey
January 9, 2022
The New Jersey criminal code classifies offenses as either indictable crimes or disorderly and petty disorderly offenses. The former is a more serious category with varying degrees, while the latter includes lesser criminal offenses. What is an Indictable Crime in NJ? An indictable crime, like murder, drug distribution, or weapons possession, comes with prison time and some formidable fines for the average person. Indictable crimes range from the lowest fourth degree offense to the ... Read More»
The NJ Intoxicated Driver Resource Center Explained
December 21, 2021
Unfortunately, most drivers do not know the full extent of what they could suffer after a DWI arrest and conviction in New Jersey, including mandatory time at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center "IDRC." NJ Intoxicated Driver Resource Center "IDRC" for DWI/DUI New Jersey wants to make sure you regret driving after drinking at that party, in the local bar or restaurant, with your family during the holidays, or even just leaving the house to pick up your kids after having a few drinks. ... Read More»