What is an Illegal Search in New Jersey?
What is an Illegal Search in New Jersey?
Criminal Law Attorneys Explore Unlawful Searches and Seizures in NJ
We live in a society that prizes privacy and independence. From the source of United States law come guarantees of liberty, life, happiness, and by implication, privacy. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects people from unwarranted intrusions by the state or government. It protects individuals from illegal searches and seizures. New Jersey’s Article I, Section 7 of its ...
The Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) in NJ Explained
The Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) in NJ Explained
In the eyes of the law in New Jersey, not all prisoners are alike. True, they all serve time for criminal convictions, but the variability of crimes, circumstances, criminal history, and individual characteristics means not everyone in prison is seen in the same way. In essence, the state operates such that public safety concerns are greater for violent offenders over non-violent offenders and that overcrowded prisons must prioritize ...
What to Know about Plea Bargaining in New Jersey
What to Know about Plea Bargaining in New Jersey
Criminal Defense Attorneys Explain Benefits and Options with Plea Negotiations for Ocean County Criminal Charges
If you’ve been charged with a crime in New Jersey, having a qualified criminal defense lawyer to negotiate a plea deal on your behalf may be your best chance to avoid the most severe penalties and stay out of jail. After all, there is always the very real possibility that you will be convicted at trial. If you are innocent of the ...
Top Things to Know when Police are Arresting or Questioning You in NJ
Top Things to Know when Police are Arresting or Questioning You in NJ
When you see a police officer coming toward you, it is natural to feel intimidated or frightened, even if you have done nothing illegal. Whether you are on the street, in your car, or at a police station, know your rights when you are questioned by a police officer in New Jersey. The right to an attorney and the Fifth Amendment are essential to protect people in the United States against police overreaching. The law has ...
Everything You Need to Know about Indictment in New Jersey
Everything You Need to Know about Indictment in New Jersey
When a person is charged with a crime in New Jersey, there is a certain process that needs to be followed before the case goes to trial. A criminal complaint is sent to the county prosecutor’s office, and the prosecutor then decides whether to move forward with the charges. For most serious crimes charged at the state or county level, and for all federal crimes, the defendant must first be indicted by a grand jury. The rules and ...
When There’s a Warrant for Your Arrest in Ocean County NJ
When There's a Warrant for Your Arrest in Ocean County, NJ
Toms River Warrant Defense Lawyers
Anyone who has a warrant for their arrest in Ocean County, New Jersey should retain an attorney. Waiting or ignoring the fact that there is a warrant for your arrest will only lead to stress, complications, and perhaps even unwanted incarceration. Ignorance of the warrant is not a defense in the eyes of the law. Further, even if you believe there is no reason for your warrant to have been issued, ...
Reducing Criminal Charges
Reducing Criminal Charges in Ocean County NJ
If you are arrested for a crime in New Jersey and the state subsequently files charges against you, finding and retaining proper legal representation can make the difference between a devastating outcome and a manageable one. In some cases, particularly if some of the facts of your case are favorable to you and give rise to viable legal defenses, your criminal defense attorney may be able to negotiate with a prosecutor for a reduction in your ...
Federal vs State Criminal Prosecutions in NJ
State vs. Federal Prosecutions in New Jersey
Residents of New Jersey are constrained by at least two different sets of laws: federal law and state law. The consequences of committing a criminal offense and the legal process applicable to the criminal prosecution you will face can vary dramatically depending on whether you allegedly violated federal or state laws. Our experienced Ocean County criminal defense lawyers explain some of the key similarities and differences between facing a ...
What is the Process of a Criminal Case in Municipal Court?
What is the Process of a Criminal Case in Municipal Court?
Have you or someone you know been arrested or received a summons or warrant and told you have to appear in municipal court to answer to the criminal matter? You need to know some things before you go to court in Toms River, Brick Township, Seaside Heights, Lacey Township, Manchester, Jackson, or another local municipal court in Ocean County, NJ. As experienced criminal defense attorneys serving all of Ocean County, we know the ...