Criminal Charges for Stealing Prescriptions
March 9, 2024
The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reports that 18.4% or 52 million in the U.S. over 12 years old have misused prescription drugs at least one time, and 5.75% of Americans over 12 abuse prescription drugs overall. The most abused drugs by millions of people are prescription pain relievers (8.7), followed by tranquilizers (5), sedatives (3.9), and stimulants (3.7), according to a National Institutes of Health report. As a result, drug theft by various means, such as ... Read More»
Top 6 Consequences of Insurance Fraud Convictions in New Jersey
March 3, 2024
In essence, insurance fraud is some form of lying to get insurance and insurance benefits. The ways someone can commit insurance fraud are as vast and varied as the possible penalties you can face if convicted in New Jersey. Here, we explore the many acts that constitute insurance fraud and the main categories of consequences that come with being convicted of insurance fraud charges. If you have been accused or charged with insurance fraud in Burlington County and nearby areas in Southern ... Read More»
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»
What Charges Have a Presumption of Incarceration in NJ?
January 27, 2024
A Comprehensive Guide to Presumptions of Incarceration and Non-Incarceration in New Jersey Criminal Law A criminal conviction in New Jersey may or may not result in a prison sentence. Often, it depends on the degree of the crime, among other factors. New Jersey law guides sentencing with a presumption of non-incarceration for first-time offenses of the fourth and third degrees. That means a convicted defendant will likely not go to jail for less serious violations than first or ... Read More»