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Must-Read information for First-Time Offenders in New Jersey

Errors are part of life, whether it be an impulsive act, the product of too much partying, or a wrong decision caused by poor judgment. Sometimes, those mistakes can end in criminal charges. In New Jersey, the state has several programs and options available to first-time offenders that are intended to provide alternatives to traditional […]

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Criminal Law

Overview of Cyber Harassment Charges

Explore the Potential Consequences for Cyber Harassment Charges in New Jersey The rise of internet use and cyber harassment in New Jersey, as in other parts of the United States, has been significant in recent years. With the increasing use of social media and other online platforms, more and more people are experiencing harassment and […]

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Criminal Law

When a DWI Leads to an Accident in New Jersey

It is a Very Serious Matter to be Charged with a Crime for Causing an Accident when Driving while Intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey In all circumstances, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense in New Jersey. When driving under the influence leads to an automobile accident; however, the […]

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Criminal Law

NJ Age of Consent Laws

Getting to Know the Age of Consent Laws in New Jersey Protecting the welfare of New Jersey’s young people is one of the primary purposes of the court system, including the criminal courts. When it comes to sexual conduct, young people are especially vulnerable to the intentions and actions of older peers or authority figures. […]

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Criminal Case Issues

Downgrading Criminal Charges in the NJ Court System

If Charged with a Crime, You have the Right to a Trial, but Seasoned Counsel Can Help You Explore Alternative Options to Reduce the Penalties in Your Case. As experienced criminal defense lawyers who have been successfully defending clients in criminal courts all over New Jersey for many years, we are uniquely familiar with the […]

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Drug Charges

Ways You can Still be Charged with Marijuana in New Jersey

I thought marijuana was legal in New Jersey, so why am I being charged with a crime? In 2021, the New Jersey Legislature legalized possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Nonetheless, the state did not decriminalize marijuana in its entirety. In fact, individuals can be charged with high level crimes involving marijuana, […]

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Criminal Case Issues

Facing Charges from a Motor Vehicle Stop

Have you been arrested during a motor vehicle stop in Morris County NJ? Our local criminal lawyers can help. Getting pulled over by the police is anxiety-producing. Sometimes you do not even understand why the flashing lights appear in your rear-view mirror. By understanding what could get you pulled over, why an arrest may occur, […]

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Defense Strategies

How can I get a Shoplifting Charge Dismissed in NJ?

What most people charged with shoplifting may not realize, is that there are legal defenses to the charges. A skilled criminal defense attorney can discuss the details of your case with you and devise a strategy to either challenge or negotiate the charges to get them dismissed, reduced, or rerouted from a prison or jail […]

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