Getting a Graves Act Waiver to Avoid Mandatory Prison Time for a Firearms Offense in NJ In New Jersey, the Graves Act requires a Judge to sentence anyone caught with a firearm to a term in state prison. The only way around going to state prison or avoiding a parole disqualifier is for a Graves […]
If you have been arrested for Burglary, you probably have a lot of questions. Burglary is one of those crimes that New Jersey prosecutors pursue vigorously. It is a serious crime with potentially tragic results for those convicted. One can unlawfully break into and enter a business or a car, and a multitude of burglaries […]
You got in a heated argument with your boss at work, your spouse, someone you’re dating, or a random stranger at a bar, and it turned ugly. As you turned to leave, they ran after you, and you hit them. Now you are charged with assault and afraid you will go to jail. Though an […]
How Bad is it to be Charged with a NJ Domestic Violence Offense? Domestic violence is classified as a pattern of physical, emotional sexual abuse, financial abuse or verbal abuse committed by a person against his or her partner, ex-partner, household member, or other qualifying relationships. There are nineteen crimes in the State of New […]
Failed to Appear in Court in Bergen County? In the eyes of the law, there is no excuse when it comes to failing to appear in Court, but there may be viable defenses. Nevertheless, failing to appear in Court for your case can make a small criminal or even traffic matter significantly worse. By not […]