Recently a new case came down in New Jersey that has changed what the police need in order to search your car.  Previously, if a police officer suspected something illegal might be in your car, they would need to get a search warrant or rely on an exception to a search warrant (such as finding […]

If you’ve been charged with a crime, misdemeanor, or even minor traffic violation, you may be required to go to court to plead your case. If you don’t show up, or miss paying a fine on the above, you could soon be faced with another problem: a bench warrant. These l ittle-known consequences should be […]

Non-violent types of financial and business crimes are understood as ‘white collar’, because of the professional atmosphere in which they unfold. Despite common misconceptions, there are steep penalties attached with white collar crime convictions, including large sums of financial fines and prison time. There are many types of fraud which fall under white collar crime, […]

Several weeks ago, a Jersey City woman holding a baby, as well as two other passengers, fled the scene of an accident involving her personal vehicle and a fire truck, a serious offense that could carry heavy charges. The woman, Bianca Lockett, was found by witnesses and police summons several hours after the incident. The […]

Understanding the legal definitions of harassment is important for all New Jersey residents, both in terms of knowing your rights to safety, and taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself should a harassment charge arise. Read on to learn more about the NJ legal definitions of harassment, some consequences from harassment, and what you can […]

For twenty years, David Companioni of New York will be in state prison on a marijuana distribution and production conviction. Companioni, age 32 was sentenced last month for his large-scale marijuana production facility operating out of Newark, New Jersey. The Charges: The 20-year sentence for Mr. Companioni follows a conviction last August by the Essex […]

With the recent implementation of new law A-4299, juveniles tried and convicted for crimes in New Jersey will have a better shot at breaking the cycle of incarceration. The legislation, which was sponsored by Democrats Shavonda Sumter, Benjie Wimberly, and Charles Mainor, serves to adjust the focus on juvenile sentencing back to rehabilitation for the […]

If you have received notice that a Bench Warrant has been issued against you, you MUST contact an attorney immediately to take care of this issue.  Typically, a Bench Warrant is issued if you missed a Court appearance for anything (even a simple parking ticket).  Once issued, the Judge is ordering that the Police arrest […]

If you have ever watched a crime television show or movie, you probably have watched events unfold and an eyewitness re-telling what he or she saw to an officer. On a scripted television show or movie, it’s easy for the details to be accurate. In real life, however, that’s not always the case. You may […]

Following the July 14th arrest of Sheldon Richardson, defensive end for the New York Jets, there have been a lot of questions surrounding the details of the alleged incident, as well as making sense of the charges: resisting arrest and traffic violations, as well as a recommended charge for endangering the welfare of a child. […]