Being charged with a crime is scary enough, let alone going through the entire process alone. If you’re charged with a crime, you might be wondering if your family is allowed to attend your arraignment. And the answer is yes, they can attend.  What is an Arraignment Hearing? An arraignment hearing is where the court will legally charge the defendant…

The state of New Jersey takes sex crimes very seriously. If you’ve convicted of a sex crime and are placed on the sex offender registry, your life will be forever impacted. Where you can live and where you can work will be limited and your reputation and whereabouts will always be under constant scrutiny. If you are facing a sex…

Having to face criminal charges can already bring about a great deal of stress. However, if you are arrested for a crime in a different state than the one you consider your state of primary residence, you may find it incredibly difficult to mount an effective defense of your rights, freedom, and future. When you are arrested while visiting another…

Criminal justice reformers have advocated for a bill recently passed by the New Jersey Senate that would eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing for a variety of state criminal offenses.  Bill Passes Senate, Proceeding to Assembly Hearings Bill S-3456 was approved by the state Senate late February without discussion, where it proceeded to Assembly committee meetings for consideration prior to being referred…

Yes, it is. On Monday, February 22, 2021, New Jersey officially legalized marijuana, making it the 14th state in the country to do so. After a failed legislative push back in 2019, New Jersey residents overwhelmingly voted in favor of legalizing marijuana during the General Election in November 2020.  While the news of the legalization has been in talk for…

After getting arrested in New Jersey, the first thing you’re going to think about is your loss of freedom. The second will be whether or not you will lose your job. While it’s understandable to assume that your employer will not hold your position if you are sent to prison for an extended period of time, many people wonder what…

Being stopped for a DUI, whether as part of a random traffic stop or as part of an organized DUI checkpoint, can seem very intimidating. If police officers begin ordering you around, you may not have time to stop and think about what your rights are. However, there are a few things that cops can’t make you do during a…

Separation of the family unit can be a devastating event psychologically, emotionally, and financially. This is even more pronounced during the holidays, especially if you have a restraining order filed against you. Let’s take a look at how you can negotiate the intricacies of visitation rights during a holiday even if a restraining order has been placed on you by…

As we approach the peak of the winter season in the state of New Jersey, citizens have started taking precautions against the well-known dangers of icy roads and slippery walkways. These include shoveling snow, salting pathways, applying grit or wood chips to increase traction, and so on.  However, their responsibility to ensure their safety and that of others only extend…

Chances are you’ve probably told a white lie or two to obtain employment. While telling a white lie here and there about your skill level using Microsoft programs or that you’re okay working weekends isn’t necessarily harmful, lying about your criminal record, experience and education can not only lead to your termination but they can also land you in jail…