Strategies to Get a Sexual Assault Charge Dismissed
April 22, 2024
Sexual assault is unconsented to sexual contact or penetration. A prosecutor must prove all the elements of the crime to convict someone of sexual assault, specifically that unconsented to sexual contact or penetration occurred in a specific way with a particular victim. N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2 sets forth the different types of sexual assault, such as sexual contact with a minor under 13 years old, sexual penetration by force without resulting injury to the victim, sexual penetration of a victim ... Read More»
Fundamentals of Petty Disorderly Persons Charges in NJ
April 13, 2024
Criminal Defense Attorneys Handling Petty Disorderly Persons Offense Charges in Mount Holly and Southern New Jersey Though the name includes the word “petty,” which means insignificant or minor, a petty disorderly persons offense is anything but negligible. You may think the offense is minimal and nothing to worry about, but you may not realize the serious consequences of a petty disorderly persons offense conviction on your record in New Jersey. An expensive fine and criminal ... Read More»
Potential Ramifications of Getting in Trouble as a College Student in NJ
March 29, 2024
College Student Defense Attorneys in Burlington County NJ College campuses are like cities, with dense populations and local and state laws governing them. Students come to colleges in New Jersey expecting protection against criminal activity, and higher education institutions are vested in keeping campuses safe. Safeguarding their reputations and attractiveness as a university, colleges prosecute and discipline lawbreakers on and off campus. As a manner of course, you could subject ... 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»
The Serious Consequences for Breaking NJ Opioid Possession and Distribution Laws
October 22, 2023
Opioid-related crimes have become an urgent issue in New Jersey and nationwide, with the rise of opioid use and overdoses reaching unthinkable levels. The opioid crisis is a complex problem affecting public health and the criminal justice system. The legal consequences of opioid-related criminal charges in New Jersey vary according to the crimes and their effect on public health and specific victims, whether possession, possession with intent to distribute or selling opioids, possession of ... Read More»
NJ Temporary Restraining Order Dismissed at Hearing
June 3, 2019
Restraining Order Attorneys Mt Holly NJ Last week, firm Partner, William C. Fay, IV, Esq., obtained a Dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order at the Final Restraining Order Hearing court date. For our client (the Defendant), there was a lot at stake. Our child shared a child with the Plaintiff but did not have residential custody of the child. Therefore, if he lost at the Final Restraining Order Hearing, it would have been near impossible to spend any time with the child. Thankfully, ... Read More»