With as many videos that are downloaded, recorded via smartphone, and sent between people, it was only a matter of time till an app was developed to help people who want to report police brutality and instances of excessive force. According to the American Civil...
The minutes after a nightclub lets out for the night can be dangerous for patrons, drivers and even police. Many people are still under the influence of alcohol and tensions may be high, which could explode into violence. Unfortunately, that was apparently the...
We all know that distracted driving is a problem on New Jersey roads. The state has a ban on texting while driving, but it would not be a surprise to see motorists checking their phones while in traffic; either to see a recent text message or to follow directions...
If you have been charged with a crime in New Jersey, and have already been arraigned, chances are that the next step that you will take in the process. For many people, it means gathering evidence to support a defense that they are trying to assert. For others, it may...
In most criminal cases, a resolution is reached between the prosecution and the accused through a plea agreement. Essentially, in exchange for a guilty plea, the prosecution will accept a sentence that is less than what is punishable under the law. In a prior...
If you have been convicted of a crime and have completely served your sentence, part of moving on with life may include getting the conviction expunged. An expungement (also known as expunction) essentially means that the criminal record is sealed from the public....
We have previously written about landmark decisions regarding law enforcement's ability to conduct warrantless searches. This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the police must obtain a search warrant before accessing cellular phones and other electronic devices...
It appears that the clemency push initiated by the Obama Administration last year is expected to continue. Beginning with Attorney General Eric Holder’s comments to the American Bar Association last summer about changing the way federal prosecutors handle...
We try to refrain from highlighting “stupid criminal” stories on this blog. After all, we tend to make our living defending good people who have made questionable choices in their lives. But sometimes there are stories that even make us shake our heads. A...
In our last post, we highlighted the importance of having experienced legal counsel in time where a person is accused of domestic violence. With the spotlight still on the domestic violence issue in the NFL, we would be remiss if we did not mention a telling article...
