It may be years after you had a run-in with the law or did time, and you have since become a law-abiding citizen. However, the fact that you have a criminal past can prevent you from leading a fulfilling life. When your criminal history shows up in a background check,...
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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…
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 Is the Intoxicated Driving Program?
The New Jersey Intoxicated Driving Program (IDP) includes education, screening, treatment referral, and treatment services for persons convicted of alcohol or drug driving or boating offenses. If you have plead guilty or have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey, then you have to engage in and complete this program. This program also applies to people…
Can My Marijuana Conviction Be Expunged?
There are hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents who were arrested on marijuana charges over the past two decades. Since New Jersey voters decided to legalize recreational marijuana in 2021, there are many people who may be wondering if their marijuana conviction could be expunged. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy in February 2021, which…
What Are Disorderly Persons Offenses?
The state designates lower level crimes as disorderly persons offenses. While the charge is not on par with the severity of a felony, a conviction can still carry harsh penalties, such as jail time and heavy fines. A disorderly persons offense means that you can be tried without facing a jury. If you are indicted, you must first be tried…
What Is Early Expungement?
In New Jersey, expungement is when a person who has committed a misdemeanor or felony applies to have their offense removed from their record early. Generally, 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. Generally, a person seeking expungement of…
What Crimes Cannot Be Expunged in New Jersey?
Having a criminal conviction expunged means that your permanent criminal record is effectively “sealed” or erased in the eyes of the law. There are many positive reasons to have a conviction expunged. Having a criminal record can prevent you from certain types of employment, housing, education, and professional licensing opportunities. However, there are many criminal convictions in New Jersey that…
How Can You Recover From a DUI Charge?
Being arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) can be a traumatic experience. In a vast majority of DUI stops, it is the first time that the person has ever been arrested. It can be quite overwhelming not knowing what is going to happen and how it will affect your life. However, you do not have to go…
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…