In New Jersey, offenses that are considered a “felony” in other jurisdictions are actually referred to as a crime; and a “misdemeanor” in other states is called a disorderly person’s offense. Sometimes there is some confusion because of the different terminology used in New Jersey from that used in other states. Below we’ll clarify the… Read More
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How Motions Can Aid Your Criminal Case
Motions can be used to aid your case in numerous ways. They can be used to gain information, dismiss a case or trim the case down. They can be as simple as a basic request to extend a deadline or as technical as requiring the attorneys to submit complex memoranda. Motions are a written or… Read More
Has Your Teen Been Caught With a Fake ID in New Jersey?
For some young adults and teenagers in New Jersey, waiting until their twenty-first birthday feels way too long to experience their first drink. Many college students and even high school teens try to use fake ids to get into bars and clubs or to buy alcohol for house parties. Underage drinking is considered one of… Read More
