November 25, 2019

New Jersey Voting on Marijuana Legalization Have you ever been accused of being a criminal for carrying around marijuana in your pocket? Would you like that to change? If you do, then you’re in good company. Governor Phil Murphy agrees, and he’s not the only one. Thankfully, you and every other citizen of New Jersey will have an opportunity to get out to the polls and show your support for legalizing marijuana. Learn everything you need to know about this important vote below. Marijuana’s Status is in a State of Flux You’ve likely seen all the news reports touting the…

October 21, 2019

Criminal Defense Overview If you are facing criminal charges, it is important to know some of the legal tools you can use to defend yourself in a court of law. Knowing what legal defenses apply to certain situations can help you defeat the charges against you and keep you from enduring the punishment and criminal record that comes with a conviction. Criminal defense, as a legal term, refers to the strategy that you and your attorney use to combat the prosecutor’s charges and evidence of your guilt. And remember, a prosecutor needs to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable…

October 10, 2019

Portable Breath Tests If the police have a reason to believe that a driver was drinking alcoholic beverages before getting behind the wheel, they could request to have the individual take a portable breath test. There have been times where people were pulled over for this very reason and they refused to take the portable breath test. However, the consequences that come along with refusing to take the test are often severe. Understanding the Test If an officer believes someone is drinking and driving, they could pull that person over and ask the driver of the vehicle to step out…

September 24, 2019

Overview: Drug Charges Among the adults you know, how many drink coffee regularly? How many consume sodas or enjoy alcoholic beverages? All these substances are mind-altering, so they are defined as drugs. These drugs, though, are accepted and legal. Others are prohibited by the government and are defined in the Controlled Substances Act. If you’re caught with drugs mentioned in the act, then your freedom will be put at risk. Learn more about the types of drug-related charges, potential punishments and defense strategies you can use below. Types of Drug-Related Crimes In short, controlled substances are illegal to possess, sell,…

August 26, 2019

Explaining Violent Crimes in New Jersey The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program defines violent crimes as offenses that involve force or threat of force on the victim. They have four officially recognize violent crimes: Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter Forcible rape Robbery Aggravated assault Additionally, other crimes like kidnapping can also be classified as such given the right circumstances. Here is a short guide to the different violent crimes under American law. Assault And Battery Assault is defined as threatening or making a physical gesture that puts another person in imminent fear of danger. There does not need…