Meaning and Implications of Strong-Arm Robbery Charges
December 7, 2024
Bank robbery and street robbery are familiar terms to most in New Jersey. You may envision a group of individuals holding up the teller at a bank, or someone pulling a gun or wielding a knife and robbing another on the street of their wallet, watch, or other valuables. However, you may not know about "strong-arm robbery," a type of crime that is accomplished without a gun or another weapon. Regardless of whether you have been accused of using or wielding a weapon during a robbery offense, ... Read More»
Deep Dive into the Specifics of Theft in NJ
November 3, 2024
Key Information for Defendants in New Jersey Theft Cases Although theft appears to be a simple concept—unlawful taking or controlling of another’s property—it can refer to many types of behaviors and crimes, and the way New Jersey charges and penalizes theft can be tricky. The criminal context determines the type and punishment of many types of theft, like shoplifting, carjacking, or robbery. Several New Jersey laws cover the range of theft offenses and knowing which one applies to ... 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»
Distinguishing Between Robbery and Burglary in NJ
March 25, 2024
Explore the Critical Distinctions in the Elements, Circumstances, and Consequences of Burglary vs. Robbery Offenses in New Jersey If you break into someone’s home, thinking it is unoccupied, but find an occupant and point a gun at them, demanding cash in their wallet and electronics in the house, is it robbery or burglary? The distinction is often unclear to most people. Knowing the difference for those charged with robbery or burglary in New Jersey is essential. The criminal ... Read More»
Top 6 Consequences of Insurance Fraud Convictions in New Jersey
March 3, 2024
In essence, insurance fraud is some form of lying to get insurance and insurance benefits. The ways someone can commit insurance fraud are as vast and varied as the possible penalties you can face if convicted in New Jersey. Here, we explore the many acts that constitute insurance fraud and the main categories of consequences that come with being convicted of insurance fraud charges. If you have been accused or charged with insurance fraud in Burlington County and nearby areas in Southern ... Read More»
Key Considerations for First-Time Offenders in New Jersey
February 18, 2024
So you were charged with your first offense and you're wondering how bad your situation is. The good news is, as a first-time offender in NJ, you may have more options than you realize. Although no one goes through life error-free, some mistakes have devastating consequences, whether by wrong choices, mistakes in judgment, or dire necessity. For a first-time offender, getting arrested, booked, and jailed can be traumatic. The fear of not knowing what will happen and the isolation ... Read More»