If you end up facing criminal charges in Cranford, you may believe that your lack of involvement or the weakness of the allegations against you would be apparent regardless of the location of the court in which your case is presented. However, criminal trials can...
Criminal Defense
Passerby claims to have stopped attempted assault in Mount Holly
It may be easy for people in Cranford to make immediate decisions on one's guilt or innocence based of a simple smattering of information. The trouble with this is that those facing criminal accusations have the right to have their stories heard before actual judgment...
Incident involving Dover police being investigated
Law enforcement officers in Cranford are entrusted with what can often be a difficult task: enforcing the law while also respecting the rights of local citizens. That responsibility may typically be carried out without incident, yet there also may be cases where...
Can your criminal record be expunged?
If you have been convicted of a crime in Cranford, you certainly do not want the consequences to linger any longer than the completion of whatever fines or sentence you are forced to face. Yet having the information regarding your criminal activity on your public...
Plea bargaining requirements in New Jersey
The common perception of criminal law cases is typically that of a team of prosecutors and defense squaring off against each other in the tense courtroom setting. Yet oftentimes in criminal proceedings in Cranford, the unique circumstances of one's case may make it...
Drug bust leads to police chief’s resignation
A common refrain often heard in connection with alleged criminal activity in Cranford is that the accused perpetrator "should have known better." That statement may imply both a strong understanding of the law and also a blatant disrespect for it. However, many...
Defining terroristic threats
Many in Cranford are likely familiar with the old saying "sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me." Harassing and threatening language may, however, leave one facing criminal charges due to New Jersey's terroristic threats statute. The...
Detailing New Jersey’s self-defense law
Claims of self-defense may seem to be cited so often as justification for crimes allegedly committed in Cranford that many may have trouble assigning any validity to them. Yet there certainly are legitimate cases where the use of force (even deadly force) may be...
What’s your criminal defense strategy?
A criminal defense strategy is the overall plan you will apply to your criminal proceedings. Ultimately, the goal of your criminal defense strategy will be to improve your situation as much as possible. This might involve trying to get your charges dropped or...
Did you waive your Miranda rights?
Whether you've been arrested or not, we've all heard about "the right to remain silent." Your right to remain silent when you get arrested and accused of a crime is a part of your Miranda rights -- which are civil rights afforded to all individuals accused of a crime....