New Jersey Criminal Procedure – An Overview
There are 2 types of criminal complaints in New Jersey—warrant complaints and summons complaints.
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Probable Cause, Detention & Video Evidence in New Jersey
Our law firm represents individuals charged with different crimes and offenses in the state of New Jersey. Many of these allegations pertain to what the Garden State classifies as “indictable” offenses. Indictable offenses are heard in New Jersey’s Superior Court, but prior to indictment the state may attempt to resolve the matter through a plea […]
School Searches – What parents need to know
Our law firm represents students charged with different crimes and offenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While many of these cases are minor compared to many of our adult cases, they are nevertheless important, especially to the parents of these students. A criminal charge and a possible conviction can stay with a young adult long […]
Waiving your Preliminary Hearing – How does it limit your defense options and strategy in Pennsylvania?
A preliminary hearing is your criminal defense lawyer’s first opportunity to challenge the evidence against you.
Underage Drinking and Driving In New Jersey – Is it a DWI and does it matter?
In New Jersey, if an underage driver’s BAC is .01 or more, but less than .08, then license suspension is
Convictions That Can Result In Your Concealed Carry Being Revoked
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is what is known as a ‘shall issue’ state for concealed carry licenses.
Informants and Police Investigations – What must the prosecution tell you!
Our criminal defense law firm represents individuals charged with a different felony and misdemeanor crimes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. These crimes range from the possession of illegal narcotics and drugs, guns, firearms, to violent felonies such as murder, manslaughter, robbery, and burglary. In some of these cases, the prosecution and police use confidential informants […]
Self Defense & The Duty to Retreat in Pennsylvania
There is a presumption in Pennsylvania that deadly force is justified and that it is immediately necessary if the person against whom force is used
Rioting and Failure to Disperse in Pennsylvania & New Jersey
Despite continued executive order in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to maintain face masks, social distancing and groups beyond 25, local police must deal with protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Riots are occurring around the country and unfortunately, in the city of Philadelphia, along in its surrounding Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Chester […]
My Top 5 Criminal Defense Tips For Summer 2020….remember COVID isn’t a Defense!
Despite COVID, many are moving forward with their lives, especially small business owners, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Even many medical doctors and health experts have come out against the continued “shelter in place” or “run and hide” position.