New Jersey Strengthens Already Tough Gun Laws
New Jersey has some of the toughest gun laws in the country, which have undergone a number of overhauls since Gov. Phil... Read More
New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Vote Today
Today could be the day that we in the Criminal Defense bar have been waiting for. After promises of a vote for... Read More
New Marijuana Decriminalization Policy
The New Jersey Attorney General, Gurbir S. Grewal, issued a memorandum on July 24, 2018 to all municipal prosecutors. This memorandum directs... Read More
Removal From Sex Offenders List – Additional Offenses
DOES COMMISSION OF ANY OFFENSE BAR REMOVAL FROM MEGAN’S LAW SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION UNDER 2C:7-2(f) AFTER 15 YEARS OR DOES THIS ONLY APPLY TO... Read More
Restraining Orders: Proving Intent to Harass
New Jersey Restraining Orders: Proving Intent to Harass If you are the defendant in a restraining order case who is being charged... Read More
Restraining Orders for Out of State Defendants
NJ Restraining Orders: Do New Jersey Courts Have Personal Jurisdiction Over an Out-of-State Defendant? Often times, victims of domestic violence flee their... Read More
New Jersey Bail Reform
New Jersey Bail Reform – Major Changes Effective January 1, 2017 On January 1, 2017, substantial changes to the processing of criminal... Read More
NJ Police Sgt. Suspended – 20,000 DWI’s May be Eligible to be Re-Opened
On September 19, 2016, it was released that State Police Sgt. Marc Dennis, a former coordinator in the State Police’s Alcohol Drug... Read More
Early Expungement of Disorderly Persons Theft Conviction Granted
In April of 2016, the expungement statute was broadened to provide for the “early pathway” expungement of disorderly persons (or misdemeanor) convictions... Read More
Can a New Jersey Employer Lawfully Ask About Your Criminal Record?
Individuals looking for employment in New Jersey are often concerned about whether and when potential employers can use inquire into their criminal... Read More