Criminal Defense

It's relatively common for prosecutors in New Jersey and elsewhere to offer plea deals in criminal cases. Doing so may help to resolve cases in a timely and affordable manner, which enables authorities to use their limited resources to try cases deemed to be the most...

As of January 18, 2022, people convicted of drug charges in New Jersey can have those charges expunged from their record in more ways than previously available. The purpose of the newly passed laws is to decriminalize addiction. P.L.2021, c.403 People found guilty of...

Every year, police in New Jersey attempt to resolve thousands of cases dealing with crimes. There are numerous tools that help them identify the perpetrators, and the lineup is one that they frequently use. But it's an open question as to just how reliable the lineup...

Research has shown that lineups are superior to show-ups, or the Field Identification Procedure, which comes with countless difficulties in its accuracy. But lineups aren't free from their own problems, and much of it comes down to the way the police procedure is...

People from other countries who wish to start new lives in New Jersey and around the country usually seek permanent residence. Green cards allow them to live and work legally in the United States, but obtaining one can be extremely difficult if they have violated...

In New Jersey, and across the United States, people charged with drug possession may benefit from understanding the charges against them. One common defense involves proving that police illegally searched the defendant's car, home, or property. These searches are...

Eyewitness testimony makes compelling television drama. Police procedural shows certainly have led people to believe that eyewitness accounts are a flawless way to find the right person. But if you are a suspect, eyewitnesses can be an unreliable way to falsely accuse...

If you watch television news, there's a good chance you have heard the phrase "assault and battery." When a New Jersey resident is being charged with such a crime, the nature of the act may not be readily apparent. Furthermore, those two terms have been used...

The field of forensics in New Jersey and around the country has undergone a substantial change in recent decades. A number of previously established practices have been challenged and studied with fresh insight. Many of these practices had led to wrongful convictions...

Like other states, New Jersey has laws surrounding the theft of a vehicle. An arrest for this type of crime often carries substantial penalties. Auto theft in New Jersey New Jersey doesn’t have separate laws specifically pertaining to auto theft. Stealing a car falls...