If an individual is placed under arrest for breaking a New Jersey law, he or she will have an arrest record which will affect job searches, credit scores, purchasing or renting a home, military service, civil service jobs and much more. There is an option, however. With the help of an NJ expungement lawyer, an… Read More
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NJ Fake ID Thwarted by Facial Recognition Software
Are You Really Who You Say You Are? The days of creating a fake ID in NJ by cutting laminate to replace your driver’s license picture are behind us, but driver’s license fraud is far from over. The State of New Jersey is addressing fake ID issues head-on by incorporating facial recognition software in the… Read More
Filing for a Criminal Appeal with a NJ Criminal Lawyer
If someone has been convicted of a crime and pled guilty, they have the right to go through the process of filing a criminal appeal in New Jersey. There’s a short time period in which to file the appeal, and it needs to be based on legal defects in the proceedings such as a mistake… Read More
Pretrial Intervention for Drug Arrests in NJ for First Time Offenders
First time offenders who’ve committed third or fourth degree crimes may be eligible for pretrial intervention. Pretrial intervention for drug arrests is a program available in New Jersey to those charged with a crime in the Superior Court and provides a more rehabilitative approach, instead of jail time punishment. Upon completion, criminal charges are dismissed,… Read More
NJ Divorce Lawyer: Understanding How Alimony in NJ is Determined
When a married couple goes through divorce, and in the period following legal separation, one spouse may require monetary support from the other. In New Jersey, the law allows the court to make an order that either grants or denies the other spouse monetary support, called alimony. Also known as spousal support or maintenance, this… Read More
Can I be Disqualified from a Job because of a NJ DWI? N.J.S.A. 39:4-50
NJ DWI Convictions and Job Applications Finding a job in today’s tight job market is hard enough already; having a DWI (driving while intoxicated) arrest, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, can make your job search just that much more difficult. If you’re already employed, a DWI conviction could push your career path back down the totem pole or… 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
How Does a Violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Affect My Driving Record?
Life after a DWI Charge In violating N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, the State of New Jersey imposes serious penalties for drunk driving. These DWI penalties get more severe as a person progresses from a first to a second and then third offense; and along with DUI charges, they are considered to be one of the most serious… Read More
Fight Your Drug Charge with a Monmouth County Drug Possession Lawyer
Monmouth County police are cracking down on drugs, with an increase of drug raids and arrests for heroin, cocaine, marijuana and prescription drugs. Facing a drug charge can be scary, confusing and stressful; it pays to have a Monmouth County Drug Possession Lawyer who understands what you are going through and can help you every… Read More
Arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in NJ (2C:36-2)?
If a person has been caught with drug paraphernalia, including rolling papers, a pipe, spoons, cutting agents, plastic baggies, capsules, bong, syringes or capsules, they can be arrested and subsequently convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia charges in NJ…but intent must be proven. If your drug paraphernalia charge is combined with other drug charges, such… Read More
