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»
A Guide to New Jersey DWI Penalties in 2024
June 21, 2024
2024 DWI penalties in New Jersey mark yet another change in the consequences of driving while drunk or drugged. While New Jersey’s stance on DWIs is firm and the penalties harsh, the latest DWI legislation signed by Governor Murphy in 2023 includes some areas where drivers can voluntarily make the outcomes of their DWI cases a little bit better. However, a DWI sentence depends on certain variables. Lessening the Consequences of a DWI Charge with an Ignition Interlock Device in NJ ... Read More»
A Guide to NJ Car Burglary Charges
May 31, 2024
Car burglaries are rising throughout the nation, including in New Jersey. Between 2 and 4 a.m., the most popular time for break-ins, people scour neighborhoods for cars parked along residential streets or in apartment complex parking lots for quick and easy removal of items from vehicles, like valuables inside the car or car parts, namely catalytic converters to sell. Most people do not recognize stealing from cars as burglary. They think of house break-ins when they hear the term, ... Read More»