At the trial level, our law firm often makes arguments regarding actual vs. constructive possession in criminal cases involving illegal guns and narcotics.
In this episode we talk about appeals. What are they? How long do you have to make an appeal? Why should you appeal? How difficult is the appeals process?
New Jersey Governor Murphy recently signed changes to State’s already tough gun control laws. These changes focus mainly on gun safety reforms to continue the fight against gun violence in New Jersey. T
The City of Philadelphia has paid over 100 million dollars in police misconduct claims since 2010. In this episode we talk with attorney Andrew R. Duffy who is experienced in police misconduct lawsuits. During the podcast we will address such questions as: The process used to evaluate a viable claim against a police department. What parties are typically named as defendants in these matters? Is a criminal conviction helpful to a civil claim? What type of factors will determine the value of a case? How long will it take for a case to go to trial or settle? Contact Andrew Duffy Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky www.smbb.com 251•575•2988 aduffy@smbb.com
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has pled guilty to drug charges in Russia and could possibly face up to 10 years in prison. Many have advocated for her release but if she wasn’t a professional athlete would the U.S. government go out of its way to secure the release of the average citizen arrested and convicted of a drug charge in a foreign country.
While legal experts have alleged that the Russian proceeding are a “show trial”; Griner would have few, if any, real defenses to these criminal charges under the U.S. constitution either!
While it is our sincere hope that you and your family will enjoy this and all holidays without an issue, as I have stated a countless number of times, a drunk driving charge can happen to anyone regardless of their station in life.
Everyone has the legal right against illegal search and seizure, but commercial settings, like an airports and train stations, are different. Commercial passengers are subject to heightened security measures than the average law-abiding citizen.
The exceptions to your constitutional rights often work against your right against search and seizure. They are, therefore, very important to a case especially if you or a friend is facing a potential state prison sentence.
While traffic offenses aren’t as serious as something like an illegal handgun, narcotic, or a violent felony, they’re nevertheless important to our clients and their families living, working or vacationing in the Garden State.
