Year: 2024

| Criminal Defense Attorneys

Criminal Coercion and its Implications

September 30, 2024

Criminal coercion occurs when a person threatens to physically hurt someone, expose their secrets, or take or withhold some other action that will do injury to their health, safety, or reputation. Criminal coercion is typically charged along with other charges filed as part of a domestic dispute. Th

| Criminal Defense Attorneys

When Can Police Enter Your Home?

September 27, 2024

Your home is your castle. The U.S. Constitution protects you and your home from unreasonable search and seizure. But there are circumstances when police can enter your home regardless of your wishes – even without a warrant. We advocate cooperating with police in most situations. You should ne

| Criminal Defense Attorneys

New Jersey Bail Reform Law

September 24, 2024

New Jersey is one of over a dozen jurisdictions that ended requirements for criminal defendants to post cash bail to get out of jail. Since 2017, New Jersey has relied on a system that largely limits monetary bail and replaces it by linking detention to a defendant’s risk of flight...

| Domestic Violence

How Long Do Domestic Violence Cases Last?

September 18, 2024

When New Jersey police respond to a domestic violence complaint, they almost always make an arrest. In other cases, an individual can seek a restraining order against someone they accuse of domestic violence and usually receive one. Charges of domestic violence are often accompanied by additional ch