Violating probation is a serious offense. If you violate probation, you could end up back in court in front of a judge who may determine if you need to serve another jail term or pay steep fines for your actions. Probation violations happen when you break the terms...
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Need for criminal defense support often increases in summer
Autumn has begun and many New Jersey residents are happily recalling the fun they had this past summer. Others, however, may have had the best intentions but wound up facing legal problems that prompted a need for strong criminal defense support instead. Any number of...
Do you understand the difference between theft and burglary?
Theft crimes are some of the most common offenses, but quite a few people don't really understand the different kinds of theft laws in New Jersey. While most people realize that retail fraud is effectively shoplifting, which is a form of theft conducted inside a...
People remember things that never happened
You may have heard that memories can change over time, and it's true. However, studies have revealed that the problem can go much farther than that. In reality, people often suffer from "false memories." Essentially, though they feel convinced that what they remember...
Plea bargains often benefit the state more than the defendant
In many ways, the modern court system attempts to force people into accepting plea bargains. It is common for prosecutors to charge people with severe crimes in the hope of pushing them toward accepting a plea for a more realistic and reasonable offense. Countless...
Violating your probation could mean serving serious jail time
Receiving probation as a penalty instead of a jail sentence can feel like getting a second chance at life. You may have expected to spend some time incarcerated, and now you will only face the ongoing scrutiny of a probation officer instead of the inside of a prison...
Strong criminal defense may help man facing murder charge
A man in New Jersey was recently taken into custody for reportedly killing a woman. Specifically, police said he stabbed a woman multiple times. The man now faces a weapons charge and a murder charge. He will likely need a strong criminal defense in light of the...
Know your right to legal help after a felony arrest in New Jersey
In general, you don't want to take criminal defense advice from television shows or movies about law enforcement. However, there is one standard suggestion made in most movies and shows that can also benefit you in the real world. It relates to those well-known...
Criminal defense: Investigation into couple’s GoFundMe account
A New Jersey woman and her boyfriend may soon face charges of misusing funds raised through the popular website GoFundMe. Although neither has been arrested yet, police recently searched the couple's home and confiscated at least one of their vehicles. They are...
Should you take a plea bargain? Here are the pros and cons
A criminal charge in Atlantic City or other areas can have long lasting and even devastating consequences depending on the nature of the charges. For instance, even a conviction for driving under the influence can lead to jail time, job loss and cost thousands of...