How does the parole system work in New Jersey?
To calculate a person’s parole eligibility it’s important to keep in mind several factors. These factors are as follows:
General
- Criminal Defense
- Diversion Programs
- Drunk Driving & DUI/DWI Defense
- Expungements & Record Sealing
- General
- Illegal Drug & Narcotic Crimes
- Illegal Gun and Firearms Crimes
- Illegal Search & Seizure
- Radio Podcasts
- Violent Crimes
Understanding the Pardon Process in Pennsylvania – Common Client Questions
There are no minimum eligibility requirements for a pardon application and a board will review each application on a case by case basis.
NFL Free Agent Adrian Peterson Charged With Domestic Violence – What are domestic violence statutes?
Free-agent NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been charged with domestic violence allegations in Los Angles, California. This case presents an opportunity to discuss what defines these types of criminal charges in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Stop & Frisk in New Jersey – What makes it constitutional?
New Jersey judges and not juries decide these issues as they are pre-trial and not trial issues. If your criminal defense lawyer doesn’t file the necessary motions to exclude evidence, you will lose your right to argue this issue
Does your prescription pill bottle give police probable cause to search your vehicle?
Many people travel with their prescriptions and it’s not uncommon to see people consuming or swallowing pills and other medications in their car. Always keep in mind that the search of a car or vehicle is much different than the search of a home
Canine Searches – How can police establish probable cause with a dog
The search of a person’s person is much more intrusive than the search of their property. This type of search therefore requires probable cause
Vehicle vs. Pedestrian (Stop & Frisk) Searches – What Evidence Do Police Need?
Cases come to our law firm in different ways but the majority begin following a vehicle or pedestrian search where police discover or uncover evidence of crimes in the form of illegal guns, narcotics, firearms or a handgun.
Is there an expectation of privacy in a rented or borrowed vehicle?
While the majority of US household, especially ones with working professionals own or lease 2 or more cars, many of us will have to rent or borrow a car at some point in our lives.
Blizzards & Saving Spots – The 3 Most Common Crimes
The first winter snowstorm of 2022 is coming (allegedly)! In Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, there is somewhat of a tradition of saving parking spaces with chairs, cones, or some other household item during these blizzards. While legally a person isn’t entitled to a parking spot most tend to follow this unwritten rule during these […]
Drug Delivery Resulting in Death – What the prosecution doesn’t need to prove to convict you of it
According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, there were an estimated 100,306 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 12-month period ending in April 2021, an increase of 28.5% from the 78,056 deaths during the same time the year prior.