Defense Tactics to Challenge Assault Charges in NJ
September 14, 2024
Just as it sounds, aggravated assault is a crime characterized by more grave acts than those usually involved in simple assault. However, no matter what type of assault you have been charged with in New Jersey, the law seeks to punish these violations severely. A conviction for aggravated assault can result in lengthy incarceration, high fines, and a criminal record that trails you for a long time. Simple assault also carries with it potential jail time, fines, and a damaging criminal ... Read More»
Is There a Crime for Statutory Rape in New Jersey?
August 23, 2024
Burlington County Statutory Rape Defense Lawyers Most people associate statutory rape as sex with a minor or forced sex with a minor. Rape typically evokes force and violence, which is typical of sexual assault. However, statutory rape is not exclusively rape in the usual sense of forcible, nonconsensual sex. In fact, statutory rape is not a separate crime in New Jersey. It is the basis for many criminal sex acts, such as criminal sexual contact, aggravated sexual assault, sexual ... Read More»
New Jersey Legislature Pushes Back Vote on Marijuana Legalization
October 26, 2018
It looks like the advocates of recreational marijuana legislation will have to wait a little bit longer. According to a recent NJ.com article, it appears as though the proposed legislation regarding the legalization of marijuana will not be presented prior to the end of October, a goal previously designated by New Jersey's legislative leaders. Nevertheless, State Senate President Stephen Sweeney and State Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin believe that the proposed legislation will be ... Read More»