Having a conviction for a crime on record can do some heavy damage. Many people find this record haunting them for the entirety of their lives. Fortunately, a person can take action through expungement, which serves as a form of post-conviction relief for many....
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How do courts distinguish between self-defense and manslaughter?
The killing of a person may or may not be a criminal act. How the courts define the incident comes down to the circumstances and intentions of a defendant. While manslaughter is a lesser offense than murder, a conviction still brings unwanted consequences. New Jersey...
What should you do if the police knock with a warrant?
You probably understand that you do not have to allow the police into your home if they arrive without a warrant. You do not even have to answer the door. That does not apply if they have a search warrant. You should know how to handle the situation when the police...
N.J. Supreme Court upholds warrantless search protections
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. The New Jersey constitution provides additional protections beyond those granted by the Fourth Amendment. The New Jersey Supreme court recently upheld...
Is drowsy driving as dangerous as DWI?
Fatigue is a silent killer. It has detrimental effects on our physical and mental health. As much as we want to prevent it, life hands us many stressful and exhausting challenges that we must overcome regardless of our body’s limitations. While, historically, driving...
Defending against identity theft charges
The crime of identity theft in New Jersey has a specific definition. Any conviction must come only after the state proves that someone took certain actions. That said, there are many possible cases the state could build. This article will look at a few of them as well...
Do fraud investigators ask for help from individuals or corporations?
The job of investigators and government attorneys is to secure convictions from the evidence they carefully collect. But exactly how and what do they investigate? Most white-collar crime investigations, such as those for fraud, are partnerships. One of the agencies...
Should you accept that guilty plea?
To keep cases moving in an otherwise crowded legal system, prosecutors often try to get a guilty plea out of the defendant. Though these pleas have some benefits in the form of reduced sentences, is it something that you should opt for personally? Examine your...
What is embezzlement?
When you steal property that does not belong to you but another person entrusted it to you, embezzlement occurs. This crime is a type of theft, but it differs from general theft or larceny. This is because when you take the property, you have the consent of the owner,...
Examples of illegal drug paraphernalia in New Jersey
If you find yourself facing charges involving drugs, it is critical to understand how the outcome of this case could impact your life. In fact, even charges that seem relatively minor, such as those involving drug paraphernalia, can have harsh consequences. Not only...