Knowing how to handle your criminal case depends partly on understanding the consequences of a conviction. There are sometimes considerable advantages to accepting a plea deal or a lesser charge, and sometimes there are not. If you face multiple charges, understanding...
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Can False Imprisonment Charges Be Expunged?
There are an estimated 70 to 100 million Americans living outside of prisons with criminal records, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. Criminal records present a constant barrier to employment, housing, and banking applications, often nixing the applicant from a list of acceptable candidates. While being arrested for a criminal offense may remain on a person’s record, the case…
What Happens if You Violate Probation or Parole in New Jersey?
Probation and parole are two different privileges which allow offenders to avoid prison or jail time while serving their sentence. Violating any terms of probation or parole is very serious and could lead to additional punishments. Probation enables you to stay out of jail and serve a period of supervision with restrictions. Parole is granted after the offender has served…
Can a Felony Be Expunged?
A felony can be expunged in New Jersey. In New Jersey, a person who commits a felony must wait five years from the date they completed their sentence, including payment of fines and completion of probation, to seek expungement. A person seeking misdemeanor expungement must also wait five years from the date they complete their sentence. Early expungement is also…
What Are My Miranda Rights?
If you have seen a police or true crime show, you may have heard of Miranda Rights, also known as the Miranda Warning, which police officers are required to say when someone is in custody and is subject to interrogation. There are variations of this speech in each state, but the intent is the same. The Miranda Warning is read…
How Does Juvenile Court Differ From Adult Court?
If your child has been charged with a crime, it is extremely important that you get them proper legal representation. You need someone who has vast experience with criminal law and the New Jersey juvenile court system. There are big differences between the adult and juvenile criminal court system. You have to understand those differences because they may have a…
What are Defenses for Resisting Arrest?
For the average person, being arrested can be a traumatic experience. Sometimes, a person might resist an arrest if they feel it is unwarranted. However, resisting arrest can result in a serious criminal charge. Fortunately, there are a few defenses you and your lawyer can use if you are charged with resisting arrest. A few possible defenses include: The officer…
How Do I Get My Criminal Record Expunged?
If you have a criminal record, you may wonder how to get charges expunged. If you wish to undergo the expungement process, you should speak with an experienced lawyer. A lawyer can assemble your documents and prepare your petition to the court. After any waiting period is over, the lawyer will process all of your information. If there are particularities…
Can I be Responsible for Drugs That are Not Mine?
Under constructive possession, an individual can be responsible for drugs that were not in their possession if they still had knowledge of and access to them. The specific charges depends on the drug that the person possessed. If an individual is aware of a location of a controlled substance, than that might be enough for them to be charged because…
What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence?
One of the most used criminal defense strategies is to try to get evidence against a client removed from consideration. This is commonly referred to as making a motion to suppress evidence. If the motion is successful, the evidence cannot be used against a defendant. Sometimes, this leads to the case being permanently dropped, especially if all pieces of evidence…