Top 9 Things You Need to Know if You Fail to Appear in Court in NJ
November 6, 2022
What is a failure to appear in New Jersey? If you do not show up for a court-ordered appearance, you have failed to appear, which has grave consequences. So, a person required to appear to pay or settle a traffic ticket or an accused summoned to court to answer for a crime at their arraignment may face a failure to appear complication to their legal case. Judges do not like when people waste the court's time. What is the effect of NJ Court Rule 7:8-9? New Jersey Court Rule 7:8-9 ... Read More»
What it Means to be Charged with a Cyber Crime in New Jersey
September 5, 2022
Mount Holly Computer Crime Defense Attorney Computer crime, also called cyber crime, involves committing various existing crimes like theft or child pornography trafficking, with computers. The primary aim of cybercrime is information about individuals and entities on the Internet or electronic devices. In New Jersey, it encompasses various types of theft, such as identity theft and credit card theft; several kinds of fraud like credit card fraud and bank fraud; threatening crimes ... Read More»
Charged with a Handgun while Driving in Burlington County
July 4, 2022
Police Found a Gun in my Car during a Traffic Stop in South Jersey Driving through Burlington County, you may find expansive wooded areas like Wharton, Bass River, and Penn state forests. The central New Jersey County sprawls from the Pennsylvanian border to major water borders, like the Great Bay and Mullica River. If you're just traveling through or visiting, don’t mistake the county as a rural natural haven for tourists. With 805 square miles, it is the largest New ... Read More»
New Jersey Misdemeanors, Felonies, Process, & Penalties
June 25, 2022
Criminal Attorneys Explain Classification of Offenses and Punishments in NJ Just across the border, a crime in Pennsylvania can get you a totally different sentence involving fines and prison. In New Jersey, however, the categories of crimes and offenses, as well as the respective penalties for each, are unique to this state. What 43 other states call a felony is an indictable crime in New Jersey. In addition, what other states call misdemeanors are disorderly persons ... Read More»
10-Year Step Down to Lower a DWI Sentence in New Jersey
June 12, 2022
Those who know the law in New Jersey understand that a DWI conviction results in a harsh sentence, even for first-time offenders. But if you have more than one DUI, the penalties increase significantly for each offense. And while New Jersey still punishes drunk driving severely, the 2008 law change to DWI sentencing gave some offenders a break. Before 2008, there was basically nothing a convicted driver could do to reduce their sentence. After 2008, New Jersey adopted the DWI ten-year ... Read More»
Consequences of a NJ Drug Crime Conviction
May 29, 2022
The consequences for a drug crime conviction in New Jersey are severe and far-reaching. You can serve a lengthy prison term and pay enormous fees, whether your offense is drug possession, drug distribution, manufacturing, or sales. Even after serving a sentence, the punishment continues long after you pay the crime debt to society. Moreover, since drug charges typically overlap, compounded punishment lengthens prison terms. Finally, it raises fine amounts. As a result, defending ... Read More»