Exploring Juvenile Delinquency in the Context on NJ Law
September 20, 2024
Children are easily influenced by others, for good and evil. When minors indulge in criminal behavior, they may not fully understand the consequences, potential detention, community service, restitution, or other penalties that may disrupt their education and growth as individuals and community members. While the juvenile justice system seeks to counsel and rehabilitate youth, parents of minor children accused of crimes may be fearful for their children's well-being and future. The ... Read More»
Defense Tactics to Challenge Assault Charges in NJ
September 14, 2024
Just as it sounds, aggravated assault is a crime characterized by more grave acts than those usually involved in simple assault. However, no matter what type of assault you have been charged with in New Jersey, the law seeks to punish these violations severely. A conviction for aggravated assault can result in lengthy incarceration, high fines, and a criminal record that trails you for a long time. Simple assault also carries with it potential jail time, fines, and a damaging criminal ... Read More»
Deep Dive into New Jersey’s Open Container Statute and Violations
September 7, 2024
Statutory Provisions for Open Containers and What Violating 39:4-51b in NJ Could Mean for You Common Misconceptions Surrounding Open Container Laws in New Jersey Most people assume that a DWI can get you arrested in New Jersey. You may not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs on New Jersey's roads. Most are also aware that it is illegal to drive with an open container, but many are mistaken in their assumption that a DWI and having an open container in your vehicle ... Read More»
How You Could Find Yourself Arrested for Ambien in New Jersey
August 28, 2024
Defense Attorneys Handling Ambien Charges in Burlington County NJ Insomnia can be debilitating, disrupting your daily activities when you feel sleepy all day. Sometimes, sleep aids like Ambien can be prescribed with the intention of improving your quality of life when sleep deprivation erodes your peace and happiness. Unfortunately, violating New Jersey laws related to Ambien can lead to criminal charges and arrest. Illegal possession of Ambien is a serious drug charge in New ... Read More»
Is There a Crime for Statutory Rape in New Jersey?
August 23, 2024
Burlington County Statutory Rape Defense Lawyers Most people associate statutory rape as sex with a minor or forced sex with a minor. Rape typically evokes force and violence, which is typical of sexual assault. However, statutory rape is not exclusively rape in the usual sense of forcible, nonconsensual sex. In fact, statutory rape is not a separate crime in New Jersey. It is the basis for many criminal sex acts, such as criminal sexual contact, aggravated sexual assault, sexual ... Read More»
Facing Criminal Charges for Filing a False Police Report in New Jersey
August 9, 2024
Burlington County False Police Report Defense Attorneys Filing a false police report to your benefit or another’s detriment can end badly for you in New Jersey. Reporting a theft that did not occur or an imaginary restraining order violation by your ex is punishable deception under NJ law. While it may not seem a big deal, filing a false report wastes law enforcement resources and time. It also uses the police department to promote a falsity that injures another. As such, New Jersey ... Read More»