Tag Archives: New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyers
How Violence-Free Drug Deals Can Lead to Murder Charges
Earlier this year, two drug dealers were charged with murder. You may imagine that the two drug dealers were involved in a violent crime such as robbery or assault. When we think of drug dealers, we sometimes imagine those scenarios we’ve seen in movies, but in New Jersey, a first-degree murder charge for drug… Read More »
Interfering With Police and the Consequences
Crimes happen everyday. In many instances, when people are arrested they are charged with a crime, or multiple crimes, and then they begin to traverse the justice system. Traffic-related offenses are often precipitated by traffic stops. However, sometimes even if there is no crime charged, your noncompliance with officers may result in charges just… Read More »
The Shocking Reality of Stun Gun Laws
Personal protection is very important to most Americans. Every year people invest millions in ways to protect their homes, their cars, but especially themselves. Protection can come in many forms. Often times, individuals will invest in advanced security systems, however this does not protect them from dangers outside of their homes. To answer this… Read More »
Gun Running: The Risks of Selling Firearms
The country is currently plagued with the specter of mass shootings. The access to firearms, regardless of political ideology, is surprisingly simple for individuals who should not be presented with that access. In fact, the value of firearms is so great that the market for illegal weapons often induces individuals to participate in their… Read More »
The Unclean Crime of Money Laundering
Money laundering is a commonly misunderstood crime. The term itself is typically misconstrued with other financial crimes. In all reality the process of money laundering involves taking illegally gained money, or rather “dirty money,” and making it appear legal. In the end the proceeds will appear to be “clean,” thus why the crime is… Read More »
Racial Profiling: Are you a Victim?
Racial profiling proliferates almost all aspects of society. Despite the fact racial equality is something that should be strived for each and every day, headlines still highlight the many race-based issues in our country. From racial tensions spurred by political candidates, to the disparate treatment of Flint, Michigan’s residents, racial inequality is all too… Read More »
Testing the Test: When Drug Lab Results Are Not Accurate
Science continues to change this country at an exponential rate. Just a glance at this past holiday season’s hottest items puts drones and hoverboards at the top of the list. Gadgets are not the only significant advances in science. In the past decades, DNA tests and drug tests developed significantly. Many of those tests… Read More »
Megan’s Law Registration in New Jersey
Registering as a sex offender pursuant to Megan’s Law can have a devastating impact on you and everyone residing in your household. When faced with the reality of the impact registration has on the individual and their loved one’s some individuals decide not to register. However, this may result in further criminal action. The… Read More »
How to Meet the Different Burdens in New Jersey Criminal Trials
In the legal field there are many different standards that must be met to successfully prove a case. The standards in civil and criminal cases vary. Many individuals know at least one standard in a criminal case: the requirement of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the burden for criminal trials, but what… Read More »
Criminal Interference with Custody
Recently, the story involving a missing child named Julian Hernandez made national news. Nearly thirteen years ago he was reported missing by his mother. His father, Bobby Hernandez, was supposed to take him to preschool; instead he left the area, taking the minor child with him. It appears that Julian lived somewhat of a… Read More »
