New Jersey Sex Crimes–Parole Supervision for Life (PSL)
New Jersey, in addition to registration requirements under Megans Law, requires convicted sex offenders to submit to Parole Supervision for Life (PSL)
Criminal Defense
- Criminal Defense
- Diversion Programs
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- Expungements & Record Sealing
- General
- Illegal Drug & Narcotic Crimes
- Illegal Gun and Firearms Crimes
- Illegal Search & Seizure
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- Violent Crimes
Conspiracy What is it and what does the prosecution need?
Conspiracy is what the law refers to as an inchoate offense. An inchoate offense is one that pertains to the steps taken toward the commission of a crime
What is “Consciousness of Guilt” and why it’s a problem?
In a criminal trial the prosecutor can show that this type of conduct was due to a defendants criminal conduct and it would have not occurred otherwise.
Lineups and Pre-trial ID Not just for the prosecution!
Lineups and pretrial identifications are critical pieces of evidence in any criminal case and it is important to understand when they are admissible at trial.
Part 2 – Federal Sentencing – Variances vs. Departures
This is part 2 of my blog on federal sentencing focused on departures vs. variances
Federal Sentencing- Departures vs. Variances
Departures provide authorized adjustments to a standard sentencing range within the guideline system.
School Bus Traffic Offenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
In Pennsylvania, over 1.5 million children are bused on “school” days and annually more than 700 drivers in PA are convicted for school bus related offenses
Fasten Your License Plate? Pre-textual Traffic Stops
Police sometimes stop vehicles for unrelated traffic offenses and/or vehicle deficiencies in order to begin an investigation and possibly a warrantless search
Criminal Defense v. Prosecution of a Personal Injury Claim
Unlike a criminal defendant, however, a civil plaintiff, through his attorney, must prosecute a claim to reach either a settlement or a victory at trial.
Philadelphia’s Bail Policy Isnt Progressive (Jersey has it)
Most people simply do not understand that bail isnt meant to punish an accused person prior to trial. The US and Pennsylvania Constitution prohibit it