On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Feb 26, 2021 | Criminal Defense
The term “plea bargain” might sound familiar to you. It holds a crucial place in the justice system. Supporters of plea bargains say that it allows for more options for individuals facing charges. Those who disagree think it is unfair toward either the...
On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Feb 19, 2021 | Criminal Defense
One of the biggest failures of the criminal justice system is the conviction of an innocent person. When this happens, legal entities should take all steps to correct it. However, compensation for a wrongful conviction is severely lacking in the U.S. The Innocence...
On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Feb 12, 2021 | Criminal Defense
A police pursuit in New Jersey on the evening of Jan. 2 led to eluding charges for a 23-year-old Toms River man and a drunk driving count for a New York resident who happened across the scene. The sequence of events began at about 8:16 p.m. on the eastbound lanes of...
On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Nov 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In Camden, there are many crimes that take place. It’s important for you, and anyone else who is accused of a crime, to know that you have a right to defend yourself. There are many reasons that people commit crimes or are accused of them, and it’s worth the time to...
On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Oct 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
While it’s true that anyone can get a DUI at any age, it is interesting to consider how someone’s age may impact the likelihood that they will be arrested. Since college students have a reputation for drinking at school, it stands to reason that they may drink and...
On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Oct 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If the New Jersey police stop you and ask you to take a Breathalyzer test, you can be penalized for refusing. If you agree and fail the test, you may assume you have to accept the charges, even if you believe you are under the limit. However, this is not the case....
On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Sep 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You get a knock on your door and there’s a detective there asking if you’ll come down to the station to talk with them. “It’s no big deal,” the detective says, “You aren’t in any trouble. We’re just trying to get some more information, and we think you can help.”...
On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Sep 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When you find yourself operating a motor vehicle, it’s critical that you always follow the rules of the road. This is easier said than done, but it’s imperative from both a safety and personal perspective. Even a seemingly harmless traffic violation has the potential...
On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Jul 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Just like the name implies, “simple assault” is the simplest and most basic of the possible assault charges in New Jersey. You could be charged with simple assault for allegedly engaging in any of a variety of different menacing behaviors. Thus — especially if you’ve...
On Behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Jun 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense
As a whole, crime has dropped off drastically in New Jersey. Because many businesses are closed and people are staying home, there’s probably fewer opportunities for people to get into trouble. That’s caused a 65% drop-off in arrests below the norm. Even shootings...
