New Jersey maintains some of the toughest illegal handgun and firearm laws in the United States under its Graves Act. If you’re found in New Jersey with a gun or firearm without a valid permit to carry, you face a mandatory minimum of 42-months State prison sentence if arrested and convicted for this crime in the Garden State.
Remember that some of the most serious criminal charges involving drugs, illegal guns, and Drunk Driving, don’t begin with a long police investigation but rather a simple vehicle stop on a road or street in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Racial profiling is an issue which a criminal defense attorney may sometimes need to address if he or she is representing a member of a minority group such as African American, Hispanic, Asian, or a Native American person.
The player was allegedly driving over 70 MPH in a 35 MPH zone and allegedly weaving in and out of lanes in a residential area. He likely faces potential county jail, a license suspension, a substantial fine and perhaps even a suspension under the NFL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
What was the criminal allegation against Conor McGregor? Recently, prosecutors in Miami decided not to pursue criminal charges against UFC fighter Conor McGregor following an alleged incident in which the alleged victim stated that he attempted to force himself (kissing) upon her in a bathroom during an NBA Finals basketball game. Unlike the case against […]
What determines your bail in Pennsylvania and what your criminal defense lawyer can do about it. Recently a Philadelphia Court of Common Plea judge raised the bail of Cody M. Heron, the Philadelphia biker charged with assault, from 2.5 million to 4 million following a defense motion to reduce it.
It is important to understand that within the category of criminal homicide falls murder, voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter.
Recently, a motorcycle biker was charged in Philadelphia with aggravated assault and Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC). The felony and misdemeanor charge came after he allegedly jumped on top of back windshield of a motorist in Center City Philadelphia. In addition, he will also be charged with criminal mischief, terroristic threats, harassment, disorderly conduct, and disorderly conduct.
Fatal Drug overdose is a serious problem in the United States and overdose is a leading cause of death for people under the age of 50. The latest statistics show more than 109,000 drug deaths in 2022, with a majority coming as the result of the drug fentanyl. Drug deaths nationwide hit a new record in 2022 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To combat this growing problem, drug induced homicide statutes are merged.
Philadelphia once again made national headlines for the wrong reasons when hundreds of adults and juveniles looted stores throughout the city. Crime in Philadelphia continues to skyrocket, especially in Center City, West, and South Philadelphia. Citing theft and violent crimes, specifically among the youth population, major retailers such as Wawa, Starbucks, and CVS have closed multiple locations in the City while expanding operations in Southern New Jersey and the Pennsylvania suburbs.
