Inside Out Look at New Jersey’s Intensive Supervision Program
January 12, 2024
For nonviolent offenders sentenced to prison in New Jersey, the Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) is an excellent opportunity to leave prison and serve the rest of their sentences in their community under strict supervision. The program offers those with the ability to rehabilitate and reconstruct their lives, structure, supervision, and resources to help the inmate form better habits and counteract the destructive behaviors that led to their incarceration. However, the program is not ... Read More»
Repercussions of a Criminal Case on Immigration
December 28, 2023
Potential Effects of a Criminal Conviction on Your Immigration Status in New Jersey Immigrants seeking legal status in the United States face roadblocks when they have a criminal history. Even a single conviction may jeopardize immigration to the United States. Title 8 of the U.S. Code, the Immigration and Nationality Act, enumerates the specific crimes that bar immigrants’ legal entry or residence in the United States for crimes of moral turpitude and statutory violations, among ... Read More»
Potential Ramifications of False Accusations
December 17, 2023
What are the Possible Impacts of Being Falsely Accused of a Crime in Burlington County NJ? Imagine receiving a call from a detective asking you to come to the station to answer some questions. With your heart rate rising, you ask what it’s about and find you have been accused of receiving stolen property. Knowing you did not buy or receive anything from anyone, you suddenly feel incredibly anxious, embarrassed, and trapped. You know you have not committed a crime but are treated like ... Read More»
Social Media Evidence to Prosecute Criminal Charges in NJ
December 3, 2023
In Forbes magazine’s “Top Social Media Statistics and Trends of 2023,” of the nearly 8 billion people on earth, about 4.9 percent are social media users. Far from its early use of connecting with friends and family, social media has nearly limitless benefits for personal and business pursuits. At the same time, platforms that encourage showcasing lifestyles and business offerings expose users to a false sense of security and privacy that can cause unexpected harm. The digital world online, ... Read More»
Do I Need to Worry about Child Custody Issues Due to Criminal Charges in NJ?
October 10, 2023
Potential Custody Outcomes for Parents who Get Charged with Crimes in New Jersey You bring children into the world, thinking you want the best for them and will do whatever it takes to fulfill that desire, but life sometimes turns out differently than you envision. Child custody is a significant issue when you split up with your children's mother or father. Be advised that when you cannot agree on child custody and visitation, a judge will decide for you. That decision will be the ... Read More»
Negotiating a Plea Bargain in New Jersey
September 24, 2023
In some criminal cases, a plea agreement is worth your consideration as an alternative to resolve the charges. Sometimes, it makes more sense to accept the state’s plea offer than to face a bench trial or trial by jury. Once you accept the prosecutor’s plea offer, you enter into an agreement or bargain that trades your guilty plea to some or all the charges for a lighter sentence, fewer charges, reduced charges, or waiver of mandatory minimum sentences, for example. A plea offer ... Read More»