TL;DR New Jersey largely eliminated cash bail in 2017, replacing it with a system that evaluates whether a defendant poses a flight risk or public safety risk. Judges typically decide whether a defendant will be released or detained within 48 hours of arrest based on a risk assessment score. The…
TL;DR In New Jersey, bicycles are generally not considered motor vehicles, so a standard DUI charge for riding a bicycle while intoxicated may not apply. New Jersey courts have issued conflicting rulings on bicycle DUI cases, creating legal uncertainty about whether intoxicated cyclists can be charged under DUI laws. Even…
TL:DR Most first-time DUI offenders in New Jersey avoid jail time if their BAC is below 0.10% and no accident or injuries occurred, but jail is still a possibility. A first DUI conviction can result in fines, license suspension, insurance surcharges, alcohol education classes, and ignition interlock requirements. Higher BAC…
Federal wire fraud is one of the most common financial offenses in the federal system. Prosecutors often file these charges against someone they believe used emails, phone calls, online payments, or other electronic communications to further a financial scheme. When prosecutors bring federal wire fraud charges, they generally focus on…
TL;DR New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, and illegal firearm possession can result in serious felony charges and lengthy prison sentences. Many gun offenses are second-degree crimes carrying 5–10 years in prison, while gun-related violent crimes can lead to decades behind bars or even…
