Crimes of burglary, robbery, and theft happen thousands of times a year in New Jersey. But these crimes should not be causally lumped together. If you face burglary, robbery, or theft charges in New Jersey, you need to understand that these are distinct criminal cases with their own penalties and...
Sex Offender Registry Requirements in New Jersey
July 29, 2024
New Jersey enacted Megan’s Law to track the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders and to inform members of the public about the presence of sex offenders in their community. The law requires people who have been convicted of a sex offense to register with the state, establishing their identity as
Can I Get in Trouble for Sending Explicit Photos in NJ?
July 15, 2024
In a survey of New Jersey high school students, 10.6% of students said they had texted, e-mailed, or posted a revealing photo of themselves during the 30 days before the survey. Further, 24% of students said they had received this type of photograph. The act of sending sexually explicit photographs
It’s a mistake to think you can handle being convicted of DUI in New Jersey. If your record is clean, you probably won’t go to jail just for drinking and driving. But there’s more to it. A DUI conviction can have years of negative impact on your life. Some people...
If you have been charged with illegal possession of guns or other weapons in New Jersey, you could be facing jail time as well as a fine. A conviction of some weapons charges in New Jersey carries a mandatory prison sentence. The use of a gun or another weapon in...