After you have been arrested and charged with a crime, one of the biggest mistakes you can make to jeopardize your rights and the outcome of your criminal case is to continue your social media use as if you are not facing criminal prosecution. While you may want to keep your friends and loved ones updated on the progress of…

The New Jersey Senate narrowly passed a bill that reforms the state’s regulations for the concealed carry of firearms, in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could make it easier to obtain concealed carry permits.  New Jersey Senate Passes Bill Along Party Lines; Gov. Murphy Indicates Intent to Sign The Democratic Party-controlled New Jersey Senate voted largely…

Although you may have heard of the phrase “double jeopardy” in the context of a criminal case, you may not know what the term means or what rights are afforded by it. If you are facing criminal prosecution, you need to know what is meant by “double jeopardy” and when the protections of the rule attach in your case.  What…

A New Jersey resident and former United Nations employee was recently arrested for allegedly drugging 20 women and sexually assaulting another 13 over a span of 20 years. The defendant worked for the United Nations in Iraq as a communications specialist.  On Thursday, October 27, 2022, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. In May of 2022, the offender…

A resident of Medford, NJ was carjacked while waiting to put air in her tires at a local Wawa. The victim reported that she was approached by a man around 2:30 pm on October 22, 2022, who then physically removed her from her 2015 Nissan Rogue. Two other men then got into the vehicle and drove off.  Video footage from…

While the person or persons who commit a crime may be charged, others who aided them but did not actively participate in the commission of the crime may also be charged under a theory of accomplice liability.  What is a Principal vs. an Accomplice? In a crime, the principal is a person who commits the act or acts that satisfy…

While the holidays should be a time of celebration and gathering, law enforcement departments also know that the holidays mean increased rates of certain types of criminal activity. Do More Crimes Occur over the Holidays? Studies have found that theft and fraud-related crimes do occur more frequently during the holiday season, while other types of crime, including violent crimes, do…

Assault represents one of the most serious violent crimes under New Jersey state law. If you’ve been arrested and charged with assault in New Jersey, you may wonder what kind of sentence you could receive if you are ultimately convicted on your charges. Continue reading to find out what the average sentence for assault is in New Jersey and how…

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…

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…