Meaning and Implications of Strong-Arm Robbery Charges
December 7, 2024
Bank robbery and street robbery are familiar terms to most in New Jersey. You may envision a group of individuals holding up the teller at a bank, or someone pulling a gun or wielding a knife and robbing another on the street of their wallet, watch, or other valuables. However, you may not know about "strong-arm robbery," a type of crime that is accomplished without a gun or another weapon. Regardless of whether you have been accused of using or wielding a weapon during a robbery offense, ... Read More»
Examining the Use of Technology in Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Practices
November 25, 2024
What Part Do Tech Advances Play in Criminal Defense? As society changes at breakneck speed with the advancement of technology, all areas of daily life are connected through social media, digitalization, and computer software, to name a few significant technological spaces. Criminal defense work is one area where technology plays a huge role in expanding investigative and informational spaces. New tools in criminal defense allow lawyers and clients to expedite communication and case ... Read More»
Essentials of New Jersey’s Three Strikes Rule
November 16, 2024
As in baseball, three strikes in the criminal arena can mean that a convicted felon is out. In criminal law, three strikes refer to criminal convictions. Many states enacted three-strikes laws to deter repeat offenders from re-offending and secure public safety. New Jersey has a three-strikes law, which is modeled after the federal law punishing dangerous repeat offenders with lifetime incarceration. New Jersey passed the Persistent Offender Accountability Act in 1995, its version of the ... Read More»
Impact of a DUI on Uber and Lyft Drivers in NJ
November 10, 2024
Ridesharing services are on the rise as a convenient transportation and income source. Many people drive for one of these services as a side job, while others transport passengers or deliver food full-time. Whether you currently drive for Uber or Lyft or wish to drive for a rideshare company, you should know that your driving record must be relatively free of traffic violations, particularly those involving DWI. Many individuals wonder how a DUI/DWI may affect their ability to become an ... Read More»
Deep Dive into the Specifics of Theft in NJ
November 3, 2024
Key Information for Defendants in New Jersey Theft Cases Although theft appears to be a simple concept—unlawful taking or controlling of another’s property—it can refer to many types of behaviors and crimes, and the way New Jersey charges and penalizes theft can be tricky. The criminal context determines the type and punishment of many types of theft, like shoplifting, carjacking, or robbery. Several New Jersey laws cover the range of theft offenses and knowing which one applies to ... Read More»
Facing DUI Charges for Prescription Drugs in NJ
October 27, 2024
A Very Real Reality: You May be Arrested for a DUI Offense for Driving while on Prescription Medication in New Jersey Most people associate a DUI with drunk driving, but you can also get a DUI for driving under the influence of prescription drugs in New Jersey. Both alcohol and prescription drugs potentially impair your judgment, perception, and reflexes. The degree of impairment depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream for a drunk driving DWI and the type and effects of ... Read More»