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
Because driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a traffic offense in New Jersey rather than a criminal one, most immigrants will not be deported for a basic, first-time DWI offense. However, there are cases where being found guilty of drunk driving in New Jersey could get you deported if you are...
How to Appeal a Guilty Plea Conviction in NJ
April 1, 2025
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...
What Is Considered Duress in a Criminal Case?
March 28, 2025

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

The primary distinctions between simple and aggravated assault are the severity of the injury inflicted, the presence of a weapon, and the status of the victim (e.g., law enforcement officer). New Jersey prosecutors may charge an individual with either simple assault or the more serious offense of a