The Lindsay Clancy case has become one of the most closely watched criminal trials in the country because it forces the public to confront a difficult legal and moral question: when does severe mental illness affect criminal responsibility? Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse from Massachusetts, is accused of…
TL;DR New Jersey does not have a single free statewide database where you can search all active arrest warrants. You can check NJ Courts records online or contact the appropriate municipal court clerk or county sheriff’s warrants unit. Online searches have limitations because some active arrest warrants are kept confidential…
TL;DR You do not have to prove you didn’t steal anything; prosecutors must prove the theft charge beyond a reasonable doubt. If arrested, remain silent and ask to speak with a criminal defense attorney before answering police questions. A defense may challenge mistaken identity, unreliable witnesses, faulty evidence, ownership disputes,…
TL;DR Money laundering involves disguising money or property obtained through illegal activity so its source, ownership, or destination is harder to trace. New Jersey prosecutors generally must establish criminally derived proceeds and an intent to conceal or disguise their illegal origin. Penalties can be severe, ranging from up to 5…
Getting charged with shoplifting can feel overwhelming, especially for immigrants who are worried about far more than fines or a criminal record. Immigration consequences can weigh heavier than the criminal penalties themselves, and many people facing this situation have the same question: “Can you be deported for shoplifting?” The answer…
