Year: 2025

In New Jersey, indictable crimes are like felonies in other states. When the law classifies crimes as second-degree offenses, it signals that the charges are quite serious – just one step below the most severe first-degree crimes. These charges carry harsh consequences, including prison time, larg

When many people think about theft, they picture the person who physically steals something. But what happens after the item is stolen? Does the thief just keep the item for their own enjoyment? In many cases, the real profit doesn’t come from the theft itself. It comes from selling the...

In certain cases, New Jersey recognizes that a defendant may not be legally responsible for their actions if they were suffering from a severe mental disorder when they committed a crime. If successful, it can mean the difference between incarceration and receiving necessary psychiatric treatment. A

Can you be convicted of DUI without a breathalyzer in New Jersey? The short answer is yes. Breathalyzer results are a common type of evidence in driving under the influence (DUI) cases. But they’re not the only way prosecutors can prove that a driver was impaired. After all, breathalyzer tests...

Strong-arm robbery doesn’t involve weapons, but that doesn’t mean it lacks consequences. If anything, the absence of a weapon can make these cases more complicated. A robbery that relies solely on the use or threat of physical force falls into this category, and in New Jersey, it usually