One of the primary questions that most criminal defendants have is whether they should accept a plea bargain or go to trial. Electing to plead guilty or fight your charges in court is a difficult decision that must be made with the experienced assistance...
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Currently, New Jersey is one of just ten states without a program in place to divert veterans accused of crimes from the traditional court system into mental-health or substance abuse treatment. That could soon change if a bill...
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If you or your child are facing criminal charges, you are likely feeling extremely overwhelmed and unsure where to turn next. Fortunately, our experienced team of legal professionals can help answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the juvenile justice system, such as those listed below:
A recent New Jersey Supreme Court opinion could reduce the number of juveniles sentenced to lengthy prison sentences for violent crimes. In the case of State v. Zuber, defendant Zuber was sentenced to 110 years in prison with parole ineligibility for 55 years...
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Across the nation, hundreds of thousands of individuals are sitting in jail awaiting trial because they are unable to make bail. They may wait in jail for months for even minor charges, while those charged with more serious...
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Criminal offenses take many names depending upon the jurisdiction. From felony to petty crimes, each offense listed in a state’s penal code carries a certain maximum – and, in some cases, minimum – penalties, including fines, jail time, restitution or probation.
In New Jersey, the legislature essentially did away with the term...
Continue reading…If you watch the news or follow politics at all, you are probably familiar with the term “stop and frisk.” Stop and frisk is a popular, yet controversial, police tactic used all over the country. It is a hot topic in the news and during the current election season because many believe that...
Continue reading…For years, proponents of bail reform in the State of New Jersey have been trying to get a law passed that will significantly change the current state system. Well, much to their delight, and to the benefit of future defendants, that law has finally been signed and is going to take effect...
Continue reading…On what grounds can I seek a new trial?
Twenty-five years ago, Michelle Lodzinski reported her five-year old son Timothy Wiltsey missing. Lodzinski claimed that Timmy disappeared while they were attending a carnival in Sayreville, New Jersey. Despite a massive search effort, the boy was not found. Over a year after his disappearance,...
Continue reading…What happens if a juror sleeps or does not pay attention during your trial?
Your trial is one of the most important days of your life. You expect that the jurors charged with making the critical decision of your guilt or innocence will behave impartially and...
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