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...
On behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The last thing you expected when you woke up this morning was to find the police pounding on your door. Now there’s a detective or an agent from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with a set of armed, uniformed officers standing nearby. They ask to “look...
On behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Jun 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Even with strict laws in place, driving under the influence remains a concern among law enforcement officers from one side of the country to the next. And that’s why they’re more in tune than ever before with catching those who violate the law. If you’re pulled over...
On behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | May 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. So, what happens when you spend every second of your day together? Does your heart get less fond of someone? Does their heart get less fond of you? Domestic violence accusations are on the rise, according to recent...
On behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | May 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When you decided to go out with your friends for the evening, you didn’t intend to break the law. You thought you’d have a nice night out, and then you’d go home without incident. One of your friends thought it would be a good idea to try some MDMA while you were at...
On behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | May 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Parents often worry that their teens will commit crimes, especially because they, as adults, understand just how much these young people have to lose. They know what type of impact a criminal charge can have on their future. It clearly may impact their freedom, but it...
On behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Apr 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
An opioid is a type of drug found naturally in a poppy plant. Prescription opioids can be constructed inside a lab using the same chemical structure found in the natural plant. Or they can be manufactured directly from the poppy plant itself. Examples of prescription...
On behalf of DeCosmo & Rolon, Attorneys at Law | Mar 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you’re interested in the link between immigration and crime, you may assume from popular news sources that immigrants are more likely to commit crimes. In reality, the opposite is true. Multiple studies have found that immigrants tend to commit fewer crimes than...
