Disorderly conduct is somewhat of a vague charge. A lot of people have heard about it, but they don’t actually know what it means specifically. The problem with that is a conviction can lead to serious consequences—we’re talking six months in jail! 4 Things to Know About Disorderly Conduct in New Jersey You can be […]

Any kind of criminal charge should be taken seriously. Whether the infraction was big or small, it’s always important to fight for a proper case. That said, some criminal charges hold a much heavier weight than others. One of the best examples of this is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony. Both charges […]

A general definition for criminal assault is an act that threatens someone with physical harm. The word “threatens” is important because it highlights that physical harm doesn’t need to happen for it to be considered criminal assault. Now, criminal assault specifics can vary a bit from state to state, so a local criminal defense attorney […]

If you’ve been accused of a crime in New Jersey and you’re not sure of the next steps, you may be hearing information about a bail reduction hearing or the setting of bail. You need to request the bail reduction hearing if you believe that the bail assessed in your case is unreasonable.

New Jersey has some of the toughest gun crime laws in the entire country. If you’re convicted of a weapons offense in NJ, you are likely looking at prison time. That’s because the Graves Act covers many weapons offenses and requires judges to impose mandatory terms of incarceration for offenders. While many people understand that […]