I Went Through Conditional Discharge for Marijuana, Can I Get Into PTI for New Charges in NJ?
August 2, 2024
PTI Eligibility for Applicants with Past Marijuana-Related Conditional Discharges in New Jersey Diversionary programs aim to help a first-time offender rehabilitate and turn their life around without having to bear the burden of a criminal record that could further impact them long after their case ends. The one time only rule for diversionary programs in New Jersey precludes a defendant from getting into a program like this again, after they have already enrolled in a program like ... Read More»
NJ Criminal Charges Against Residents from Other States
July 26, 2024
Don't Live in NJ But You Got Arrested? Here's What You Need to Know The Garden State is a popular destination for visitors across the nation and overseas. Family, vacationers, businesspeople, and passersby, come to stay or pass through on their way to neighboring states. New Jersey has waterfront vacation spots, commerce, national parks, and entertainment of all sorts. The unsuspecting visitor may be unaware of New Jersey’s laws, however, and find themselves in trouble. The ... Read More»
Unique Aspects of DUI Charges Against Military Members in NJ
July 19, 2024
Skilled Military DUI Defense Attorneys Dedicated to Defending Military Service Members Charged with Driving under the Influence in Burlington County, New Jersey A DUI can make life difficult, but for a military member, the consequences are doubly burdensome. Members of the U.S. military face two separate penal systems when they get a DUI in New Jersey, one in the civilian realm and one in the military. Moreover, the consequences of a DUI are especially harsh for a member of the ... Read More»
Everything You Need to Know about New Jersey Rules of Extradition
July 12, 2024
Extradition laws allow the government to transfer a criminal suspect fleeing justice in one state to face charges in another. This means that someone charged with a crime in one state may be arrested in another state and subsequently extradited to the original jurisdiction where the criminal charges were filed. The complexities of the governing laws on extradition and the inner-workings of the extradition process to and from New Jersey are vast. Learning how these rules apply to your unique ... Read More»
Key Considerations when Seeking to Terminate Megan’s Law or Parole Supervision for Life in New Jersey
July 5, 2024
Megan's law came about after a tragic kidnapping, rape, and murder of 7-year-old Megan Kanka in 1994. Megan's law mandates sex offenders to register with local police in charge of adding them to the New Jersey Sex Offender Internet Registry. Offenders are forced to register so law enforcement and sometimes, the community knows of their presence, a form of advanced policing. Parole Supervision for Life (PSL) is another mandate for convicted sex offenders to remain under close supervision of ... Read More»
Are There Legal Consequences for Marijuana in New Jersey Anymore?
June 29, 2024
NJ Laws Have Eased Up on Marijuana and Cannabis Products. However, the Reality is You can Still be Charged with Violating Critical Parameters. With the decriminalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey, the distinction between holding a medical marijuana card and possessing legal recreational marijuana is critical to avoiding legal consequences. While both medical marijuana and recreational marijuana possession are not necessarily going to result in marijuana charges under ... Read More»