Castle Doctrine and Self-Defense Laws in New Jersey
January 26, 2023
Amid recent reports of home invasion assaults and robberies in New Jersey, some citizens ask whether New Jersey has a Stand Your Ground” law that allows the use of deadly force to fight criminals intent on doing harm. The answer is that New Jersey has not adopted specific “Stand Your...
Understanding Affirmative Defense in Criminal Law
January 17, 2023
When an individual has been charged with a criminal offense, it is typically the obligation of the state, through a district attorney or prosecutor, to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This normally requires producing evidence that a criminal act took place and the individual
What Crimes Can and Can’t Be Expunged in New Jersey?
January 5, 2023
If you have exactly one criminal conviction on your record, then the events that led up to that conviction are probably your biggest regret. Even though the arrest happened when you were so much younger than the version of you that committed the crime is almost unrecognizable to your current...
How To Find Out If You Have A Warrant
December 15, 2022
A warrant issued by a magistrate or judge in New Jersey could have your name on it and be used to place you under arrest and in police custody. A search warrant could allow police into your home to go through your belongings. If you are subject to an arrest warrant,...
Examples of Bribery
November 14, 2022
Bribery is a crime in which all parties involved may be charged. Bribery refers to offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public office or a position with a legal duty. The person who offers a...