Criminal Defense

In response to the rising violence in many American regions, more people are interested in obtaining effective weapons to defend themselves. Most adults have the legal right to own weapons, but not all weapons are legal in all areas. Before you make a weapons purchase...

No one ever wants to be responsible for taking a life, but it can happen --often due to motor vehicle crashes. Even when accidental, those responsible for the death of another risk severe criminal penalties if convicted. All states have specific laws governing what...

If you are charged with assault and battery, claiming self-defense sounds like the most reasonable thing to do. After all, you have a right to defend yourself in the face of imminent danger to your life or safety. However, a self-defense claim does not always stand up...

It’s a common misconception that children under the age of 18 cannot be incarcerated, they can. Usually, those convicted of serious criminal offenses or repeat offenses at this age are sent to juvenile detention centers. Some claim that juvenile detention centers...

Imitation is often the first thing many people do to understand how something works, such as a painting, story or machine. It’s often considered a form of flattery when someone finds out their work’s been imitated, but it can become an insult when an imitation is used...

Police officers have a lot of authority to act in ways that will keep the peace and stop criminal activity – but that authority isn’t absolute. They generally cannot pull over a car, stop a pedestrian or initiate a search of someone’s property without at least...

In the state of New Jersey, arson is defined as the malicious act of burning or setting a property on fire. Typically, when people hear the term arson, they think it relates to a burning building, but that’s not entirely true. Arson can also apply to burning property...

If your child was recently charged with a crime, you might be wondering what happens next. In the state of New Jersey, crimes committed by minors are handled by the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC). While this may sound intimidating, bear in mind that we are still...

Has your child been charged with shoplifting? New Jersey has strict juvenile shoplifting laws, and depending on the value of the goods stolen, your child could be facing time in a juvenile detention facility.  The New Jersey juvenile justice system is complex and...

Fires cause numerous fatalities, injuries and property damage every year in New Jersey. For this reason, law enforcement treats the crime of arson very seriously.  There are numerous causes of fires, with some being accidental and some being more malicious. Can you be...