Burlington County authorities have charged two teenagers with aggravated arson which allegedly started wildfires that consumed over 52 acres in Burlington County. At least one remains in custody at the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center awaiting his first appearance in Superior Court.
The Defense can provide Judge Merchan with multiple constitutional avenues to base a decision while the prosecution is asking the Court to suspend the proceeding for over 4 years while ignoring a U.S. Supreme Court decision and well established constitutional principles designed to ensure that the executive branch can effectively govern which the District Attorney himself has already conceded.
As I’ve written on thousands of blogs, weekly updates, books and over 600 videos, individuals who fail to understand their constitution rights and limitations are usually in the worst position if and when they find themselves charged with a crime in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Criminal Mischief is a very broad criminal charge. It is the defacing, destroying, or damaging of real or personal property of another like a cell phone.
During the holiday season vehicle accidents increase and so do criminal offenses related to those accidents. Here are the answers to the most common questions that our criminal defense law firm receives
Election Day is next week – Tuesday – November 5, 2024 (aka Super Tuesday). Both political parties have spent a considerable amount of time and money in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The constant political ads, debates, and rallies combined with the 24 hour news cycle has caused arguments and sometimes even physical altercation between supporters.
After the bail amount is set, a Court may require the Defendant to show the source of the funds that will be posted as bail. The term “Nebbia hearing” comes from the landmark court case United States v. Nebbia
The police officers allegedly observed that Cutler was slurring his words and smelled the odor of alcohol on his breath following an accident investigation. The officers asked Cutler to take field sobriety test but he refused.
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 16- to 24-year-olds. Sadly, key contributors to crashes involving teen drivers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey include driver inexperience, driver distractions, driving too fast for conditions and improper or careless turning.
The terms are often used interchangeably but they are different and that difference is very important to your criminal defense. It could determine if charges are dismissed prior to trial.
