Category: Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you’ve watched legal dramas like Law & Order, you’ve probably heard the phrase “beyond a reasonable doubt.” But have you heard of “by a preponderance of the evidence?” Both these terms describe legal standards of proof that someone alleging a claim must meet before a court will ac

Are you worried about how an arrest in New Jersey could affect your immigration status? Criminal charges can have serious consequences for U.S. immigrants, including deportation. A New Jersey criminal defense lawyer can explain how the charges you face could impact your immigration status and build

In most criminal cases, a defendant’s guilty plea ends the case. But occasionally, information comes to light indicating that a guilty plea was a mistake. Neither the court nor certainly the defendant wants an unjust verdict and sentence to go forward, but what can be done? How can you appeal...

After being charged with committing a crime in New Jersey, a defendant may avoid punishment if they can show that they were forced to act illegally through coercion or threats of harm. New Jersey’s criminal code recognizes the affirmative defense of duress in criminal cases. While the burden of

When someone interferes with another person’s liberty or takes or confines them to commit a crime against or with them, the offender may face charges of false imprisonment or kidnapping. By understanding the differences between kidnapping vs. false imprisonment, you can better prepare and pursue a