Disorderly Conduct and Disorderly Persons Offense in New Jersey: Understanding the Difference Compared to the rest of the United States, New Jersey has somewhat unique names for the crimes committed in this state. Other states refer to serious crimes as “felonies,” and less serious offenses as “misdemeanors.” New Jersey uses the terms “indictable crime” for […]
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Restraining orders are used to protect domestic violence victims from the person or people who committed or threaten to commit violence toward them. They are often issued in emergency situations, in which case the standards to prove the need for a restraining order are a bit more relaxed. However, there are still minimum amounts of […]
Accused of Rape in NJ: What Charges You Could Face
April 15, 2019In New Jersey, there is no separate crime of “rape.” Instead, rape accusations fall under a broader category known as “sexual assault.” There are various levels of sexual assault, the most serious of which is “aggravated assault assault.” There is also a lesser offense referred to as “criminal sexual contact,” which may be issued in […]
Determining the Degree of a Drug Charge in Bergen County NJ
March 13, 2019Drug charges can be confusing. Perhaps you have been caught with only a small amount of drugs but are being charged with a felony. You may be left wondering how that could be. Here’s how you determine the degree of your drug charge if you have been arrested in Bergen County or elsewhere in New […]
Detention Hearings in Bergen County NJ
February 18, 2019Bail Review Hearings in Bergen County Superior Court NJ If you or someone you love has been arrested and is currently being held jail in Bergen County, there will be an upcoming detention hearing where a judge decides whether you or your loved one will be released. It is important to understand the way bail […]
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