A bill is awaiting approval in the New Jersey state Assembly, which would eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentences for various crimes.  State Senate Approves Bill Eliminating Mandatory Minimums Bill S-3456 was approved by the state Senate in February without debate and advanced to an Assembly committee meeting. The bill, if passed and signed into law, would eliminate the requirement to…

Musician Bruce Springsteen had his reckless driving and driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges dismissed by a court late last month.  Springsteen Arrested Last November for DWI Springsteen was arrested by park rangers in Sandy Hook’s Gateway National Recreation Area on November 14, 2020, after the rangers witnessed Springsteen accept and consume a couple of shots of liquor from a group…

On Monday, February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into effect, officially decriminalizing marijuana. What does this mean though? Can you possess any amount of marijuana and not get arrested? Will your criminal record be expunged? Our criminal defense attorneys answer these questions and more below. Continue reading to learn more now that weed is legal…

After Bruce Springsteen made national headlines for appearing in a Jeep commercial titled “The Middle” during Super Bowl LIV  – his first time ever appearing in a product endorsement – it’s not the only reason the Boss is making headlines. Recent reports just confirmed that the Born to Run singer was arrested for a DUI and reckless driving back in…

Firearms are strictly controlled in New Jersey. Possessing or using a firearm unlawfully in the state can subject you to harsh criminal penalties in the event of a conviction. If you have been arrested on gun possession charges, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help protect your rights and interests and help you fight to avoid the most…

Over the New Year’s holiday, law enforcement departments in New Jersey become extra vigilant for drivers under the influence of alcohol. Many municipalities across New Jersey make additional funding available to pay for overtime for officers to patrol for DUI offenders and to run DUI checkpoints during New Year’s Eve. If you go out for the New Year’s Eve holiday…

A Union City man was arrested last month on criminal charges relating to the possession of child pornography materials on his cell phone. Suspect Charged with Child Pornography Offenses Hudson County prosecutors announced that they had charged Felix Martinez, 45, with endangering the welfare of a child and possession of child pornography after investigators found more than 1,000 images of…

Over a dozen individuals who are alleged to be members of organized crime were indicted last month on charges relating to the operation of a criminal enterprise in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey. Members of Cosa Nostra Alleged to Have Engaged in Racketeering Efforts An indictment issued by the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania charged 15…

Last month, New Jersey Governor Phill Murphy signed into law three bills that were passed by the state legislature aimed at reforming criminal sentencing procedures in the New Jersey criminal justice system. Specifically, the bills were targeted at establishing a new compassionate release program, studying the cost savings of earlier release of low-risk offenders, and adding age as a mitigating…

A New Jersey corrections officer was charged, following a joint state-federal investigation, with having smuggled contraband into the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Corrections Officer Smuggles Contraband into Jail Luis A. Mercado, 25, of Galloway Township, was charged last month with second-degree official misconduct after a joint investigation between agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and officials at the Atlantic…