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- Can I Have My Juvenile Criminal Record Expunged?
Jun 3, 2021
Crimes committed at the age of 17 years old or younger are considered juvenile crimes, and they will be tried with the offender’s age in mind. The sentence will be appropriate for a juvenile and take into account the juvenile’s behavior and past history. Often, juvenile criminal records are sealed and can be viewed only in limited circumstances. If there is a civil action associated with the crime, that will not be sealed, and i...Read More - What are My Rights at a Sobriety Checkpoint?
May 24, 2021
A sobriety checkpoint is an area that is set up by the police to randomly check motorists to see if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Sobriety checkpoints are legal in New Jersey, and it is always a possibility that a driver may encounter one. Drivers must have adequate notice when they are approaching a sobriety checkpoint. Drivers will see warning signs telling them they are approaching a sobriety checkpoint. If ...Read More - What Should I Know About a First Offense DUI Charge?
May 19, 2021
Being charged with When it is suspected that a driver is impaired, an officer will ask them to perform a field sobriety test. The police officer will ask the driver to perform certain physical moves and/or mental tasks, such as walking in a straight line, touching the nose while the arms are outstretched, following the officer’s finger with the driver’s eyes, and even reciting the alphabet backwards. Another test that can be performed i...Read More - What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Plea Bargaining?
May 12, 2021
When a person is charged with a crime, they are faced with many choices. In many cases, the defendant that is accused of a crime has the opportunity to enter into a plea bargain. A lawyer can help guide the defendant throughout this process. There are advantages and disadvantages of entering into a Benefits of Plea Bargaining If the person accused of the crime was involved or did commit the crime, there will b...Read More - What is a Petty Offense?
May 4, 2021
Petty offenses are typically minor crimes and can include civil and criminal offenses, such as public intoxication, jaywalking, pickpocketing, and prostitution. Other types of petty crimes include minor Some of these misdemeanors may not seem too concerning, but they should be taken seriously. It is important to understand that an accumulation of driving offenses can have an impact on a person’s driving record and their ability to maintain their driving license. Any minor charg...Read More - What can I Do if False Allegations Caused Damages?
Apr 28, 2021
When a person is falsely accused of a crime, they may feel very frustrated. However, when a false allegation happens, the accused does have some legal options available to them. An important first step is to get a Even if the falsely accused person has not yet been exonerated, there are some options they can pursue. The following list contains some possible defenses for false allegations. False Imprisonment Defamation is when a person ha...Read More - Can I Get an Expungement for Multiple Convictions?
Apr 21, 2021
New Jersey allows those who receive multiple convictions the opportunity to erase them or What is Expungement? An expungement is the process of removing or destroying a criminal conviction from someone’s personal record and to seal it from the state or federal record. If granted, expungement does not mean forgiveness from a crime, it just means that the conviction is removed from the record. However, it is only the conviction that is removed an...Read More - What are the Consequences of a Drunk Driving Charge?
Apr 12, 2021
A criminal charge for Although a DUI charge is not easy to overcome, there are certain legal strategies and arguments available to a Impaired driving is dangerous and is taken very seriously. The specific penalties for a DUI conviction can vary greatly by state and by each case. Those convicted of a DUI could be mandated to attend classes and treatment for safe driving and substance abuse or may lose their driving privilege...Read More - Why Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Apr 7, 2021
When a person is accused or arrested for an alleged crime, they should hire a A criminal defense lawyer represents the rights of individuals, organizations, and companies charged with criminal activity. Their job is to advocate on behalf of their client and see that their client’s interests are always their top priority. It is the lawyer’s job to verify that the government conducted itself correctly when filing charges against the defendant. They must als...Read More - What are the Differences Between Assault and Domestic Violence?
Apr 2, 2021
To be charged with assault in New Jersey, a person must place or attempt to place the alleged victim in imminent fear of physical harm. An act of physical violence does not need to take place, and the parties do not need to intimately know each other. Domestic violence is a pattern of physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse. Like assault, physical violence does not need to occur to bring a domestic violence charge. Unlik...Read More
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