What should your criminal defense lawyer do at your preliminary hearing? A preliminary hearing isn’t a trial but don’t underestimate its importance in your criminal defense. Frequently assistant district attorneys expect defendants to waive these proceeding in exchange for an agreement to lower bail, dismiss minor charges that were added to the lead charge.
A critical time that can dramatically change the outcome of your criminal case is what you do or how you react during that initial police contact.
Recently, Houston grand jury declined to indict NFL star Quarterback Deshaun Watson on 10 criminal complaints filed against him last year, which alleged a range of illegal sexual act including his exposing himself
There are situations where a person can’t come to court because they have passed away, have taken ill or have simply “disappeared.” The court, however, may find that a witness’s statements are non-testimonial and either the defense or prosecution may offer such statements for their effect
An indictment isn’t a finding of guilt, but rather that enough evidence exists for a person to stand trial on a charge, otherwise known as an “indictable crime” within the Garden State.
I often represent people who have no criminal history who are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time or simply don’t exercise proper judgment.
A person is guilty of criminal conspiracy if he or she acts with another person with the intent to commit a crime.
While some are home from work or school, there are many businesses like bars, restaurants and even the malls and casinos in New Jersey and Pennsylvania that are open all of which create possible legal trouble for those with time off!
New Jersey, like Pennsylvania, the law is very similar with regards to passing school buses while the red flashing lights are activated.
2022 is almost here but being charged with drunk driving in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, however, isn’t the way to end the year and start the new one! An arrest and a conviction for drunk driving will make your life very complicated in 2022 as it will result in legal fees, a drivers’ license suspension […]
