A temporary restraining order (TRO) in New Jersey will be issued before a final restraining order (FRO) can be issued. They should not be taken lightly under any circumstances and if you are facing one, you should exercise extreme caution and consider retaining an experienced Monmouth County Criminal Defense Attorney. Domestic violence is a problem… Read More
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Clear Your Criminal Record Faster – Chris Christie Signs New Expungement Law!
You may have a New Jersey criminal record because of a momentary lapse in judgment in your teens or early twenties. Your criminal record could exist with a single incident of going out one night and having a few too many drinks and while intoxicated you caused damage to someone’s personal property. The next morning… Read More
Bail Eligibility in NJ: Changes In The NJ Bail System
Recently, a committee appointed by New Jersey’s chief judge recommended a historic shift in bail eligibility in NJ. The new focus was on the safety of the community, as opposed to money, when deciding who goes free and who remains behind bars. The NJ Bail Recommendations The bail eligibility in NJ recommendations, put forward by… Read More
Heroin Epidemic on the Rise in New Jersey
Last year, heroin-related overdoses caused 225 more deaths in New Jersey than car accidents and it’s continuing to get worse according to recent statistics. In fact, heroin deaths have been on the rise for more than four years in New Jersey. Heroin-related Deaths by NJ County According to data released by the NJ Medical Examiner’s… Read More
Summer Music Festivals and Drug Crime Defense
There’s no shortage of entertainment at the Jersey Shore. In fact, more than 60 music festivals are scheduled throughout the summer. Events include a tour with the band Mumford & Sons in Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant SummerFest, Oceanfest in Long Branch on the fourth of July, to the Beach Glow Music Festival in Atlantic City…. Read More
Simple Assault Penalties in NJ
Confrontations can happen to even the most mild-mannered people resulting in an assault. When the police arrive on the scene of a fight, it may not matter if your actions were because you were sticking up for one of your friends; many times all parties in the dispute will face an assault charge. Assault crimes… Read More
Understanding the Basics of Resisting Arrest
Heading out to a nightclub at the Jersey Shore this weekend? Disturbances can often occur outside of bars and clubs in which police will be called in to break up a developing fight. These situations are not uncommon in Ocean or Monmouth County and can result in arrests of those involved in addition to those… Read More
Bar Fight Assault Charges: Think Before You Swing
Anytime alcohol is involved, what starts as a conversations can quickly escalate into a debate, disagreement and result in a bar fight. If someone is injured during a bar fight, you might find yourself slapped with a criminal assault charge. In New Jersey, you can be charged with fighting if you engage in any type… Read More
Bragging About Your Crime On Social Media – Not A Good Idea
Everyone leaves small clues (like fingerprints) all over the internet; and leveraging social media is just one of many ways law enforcement officials have been collecting evidence from social media to help them solve crimes. Surprise…self-incriminating social media posts can be dangerous. Social media has taken command of a large portion of our attention in… Read More
Preventing Identity Theft in NJ during the Holidays
With the holiday shopping season almost in full effect in New Jersey, it’s important to protect yourself and your identity from fraud. Identity thieves and scammers step up their efforts during the holidays. So, it’s important that you also take extra caution and take extra steps to stop them before they attack. The Identity Theft… Read More
