New Jersey changed its approach to bail as part of the reform of New Jersey’s criminal justice system in 2017. The state moved from a system that relied principally on setting monetary bail as a condition of release to a risk-based system that the state says is more objective and…
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in programs and activities at elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities that receive federal funding. In addition to cases of sexual discrimination in programs, Title IX is often applied to allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Because schools…
New Jersey law provides many ways for someone to be charged with stealing or theft. The charges of theft in New Jersey range from receiving stolen goods to shoplifting, auto theft, armed robbery, and burglary. An arrest on theft charges can land you in jail, regardless of your guilt or…
To convict a criminal defendant, prosecutors must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense attorney’s job is to introduce reasons to doubt the prosecution’s case. Criminal defense lawyers do this by challenging and impeaching the prosecution’s evidence or offering their own evidence in criminal defense cases. If you have…
After receiving traffic tickets, many people think they should pay the fine and move on. But this can be a costly mistake depending on the seriousness of the charges. You can deal with a minor traffic ticket on your own, but without a dismissal, you may suffer long-term consequences to…
