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Criminal mischief is a common crime in New Jersey. You should know what it means and how you could be charged with it. What is criminal mischief? Criminal mischief is a crime that involves property destruction or damage. There are varying levels of the offense, but if...
Comúnmente se piensa que después de una condena no hay nada que se pueda hacer por el condenado. Sin embargo, existen varias situaciones en las que una persona puede continuar luchando por su libertad aunque el juez ya haya dictado su sentencia. Los condenados de...
Getting charged with a criminal offense is particularly intimidating when you have limited defense options. The prosecution might include criminal evidence in the form of software, which can be difficult to refute. The good news is that you can challenge digital...
All states, including New Jersey, allow people to protect themselves from physical harm using force. A violent action that may otherwise be considered a crime could be legal if it was an act of self-defense. However, there are specific requirements for a self-defense...
If you are facing assault charges – or other criminal charges – you have likely tried to figure out how much jail time you could end up doing if the court convicts you. If so, it is important to take aggravating factors into account. If they are present, it could mean...
When growing up, you likely often hear the idea that if you are innocent, you should have nothing to hide. Unfortunately, when it comes to police, you should always remain on your guard for your own safety. This means knowing your rights when an officer comes to your...
When stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, law enforcement often asks drivers to submit to alcohol breath tests. For the concern of possibly incriminating themselves, some motorists consider refusing such tests. To protect themselves from unnecessary consequences, it...
Technically, assault and battery are two separate crimes. In general, assault requires your intention to harm someone else, whether or not you actually do. Battery, on the other hand, requires only an offensive touching, whether or not you intended to cause the other...
If you are not a citizen of the United States, you may believe that the U.S. Constitution does not apply to you. Perhaps you have heard people who are citizens tell you so. The truth is a bit more complex. In matters specifically related to immigration, the law...
The new ruling by SCOTUS stops police officers from entering your New Jersey property without a warrant even when they are in hot pursuit. However, there are some exceptions to this rule; for instance, if the crime is a felony, police officers could conduct a...