DWI Downgraded to Reckless Driving in New Jersey
June 28, 2020
Driving While Intoxicated charges, while technically not "criminal" offense, carry serious penalties in New Jersey. This applies whether you are facing a First Offense DWI, Second Offense DWI or Third Offense DWI. If found guilty, you could be facing mandatory driver's license suspension, installation of ignition interlock device, thousands of dollars in fines and surcharges, mandatory attendance in the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center and even incarceration in the county jail. Just ... Read More»
Dismissal of Temporary Restraining Order in Burlington County
April 30, 2020
Just this past week, our firm was able to argue for the denial of a Final Restraining Order and dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order after a hearing. Our client was charged with criminal harassment involving an act of domestic violence against their spouse. If the Plaintiff had been able to show that an act of domestic violence occurred and demonstrated a need for a Final Restraining Order, then our client would have been permanently barred from contact with the victim, possibly lost ... Read More»
Endangering the Welfare of a Child Charge Dismissed
March 17, 2020
Recently, our office represented a client facing third degree charges for Possession of Child Pornography (also referred to as Endangering the Welfare of a Child) in New Jersey. The charges stemmed from an investigation into our client's digital and personal files over an extended period of time. Eventually, a warrant was executed and involved the search and seizure of multiple electronics and documents within our clients home. Our client was arrested, detained and charged under N.J.S.A. ... Read More»
Domestic Violence Charges and Temporary Restraining Order Dismissed in Court
January 17, 2020
Just recently, our firm was retained by a client who had been accused of simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment in a domestic dispute with their spouse. The police had arrested and charged our client with these criminal offenses, along with a Temporary Restraining Order, based solely on the allegations of his spouse. Unfortunately, this scenario is very common when you are dealing with domestic violence situations. law enforcement officers frequently arrest and charge ... Read More»
Restraining Order and Weapons Possession Charges Dismissed in New Jersey
December 11, 2019
Just recently, our firm was retained to represent a client charged with multiple criminal charges including harassment, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, terroristic threats and simple assault. The initial incident stemmed from an dispute over a love triangle and resulted in our client being arrested in handcuffs. Over the course of the next few months, our office appeared at the court for a Restraining Order Hearing and the criminal charges. Eventually, we were able to get ... Read More»
Drug Possession Charges Dismissed in Burlington County
October 15, 2019
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, under N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2, is a criminal charge frequently filed in addition to charges for drug possession involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, etc. Even in those scenarios where police cannot find any drugs with the paraphernalia, they can file charges for possession of drug paraphernalia if they believe you used the paraphernalia to ingest the drugs previously or intended to in the future. If convicted, you will be saddled with a criminal ... Read More»