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»
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»
Do I Need a Lawyer if I’m Only Under Investigation in New Jersey?
May 24, 2024
You may be too casual learning you are under a criminal investigation. After all, an investigation is not a criminal charge; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, a criminal investigation could lead to criminal accusations you must defend against in criminal court, facing a prosecutor and judge. The law enforcement agencies who investigate crimes are not merely curious. They intend to identify a culprit and bring them to justice. In a local or state police detective’s ... Read More»
What Charges Have a Presumption of Incarceration in NJ?
January 27, 2024
A Comprehensive Guide to Presumptions of Incarceration and Non-Incarceration in New Jersey Criminal Law A criminal conviction in New Jersey may or may not result in a prison sentence. Often, it depends on the degree of the crime, among other factors. New Jersey law guides sentencing with a presumption of non-incarceration for first-time offenses of the fourth and third degrees. That means a convicted defendant will likely not go to jail for less serious violations than first or ... Read More»
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»