Deportable Crimes If you are a non-citizen living in America, you may worry that trouble with law enforcement could result in a deportation. According to the Department of Homeland Security, a person convicted of a “deportable crime” can be expelled from the United States and barred from re-entering for a specified number of years. Here is a short guide to…

One of the most tragic and serious offenses that a New Jersey resident could face under the state’s criminal code involves motor vehicles and accidents in which a death results. Either vehicular homicide, or vehicular manslaughter, New Jersey prosecutors will charge first degree charges, carrying penalties of between 10 years to life when a death occurs during a motor vehicle…

If you have ever been injured on the job, or know someone who has, you have no doubt heard about workers’ compensation. This system allows employees to recover their medical bills and lost wages if they are injured on the job, regardless of negligence by the employer. All employers in New Jersey are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. But…

When you first contact a lawyer after an accident or injury, you may be expecting that every case goes to trial. But sometimes, the most effective strategy isn’t litigation at all. More personal injury cases are settled out of court than in court, as it is often the most cost effective and least stressful choice in resolving these claims. A…

The results are in! Attorney Michael Noriega is expected to receive the 2019 ACLU Legal Leadership Award in New Jersey. What is this prestigious award? Who is Attorney Michael Noriega? Get all the details below. 2019 ACLU-NJ Legal Leadership Award The American Civil Liberties Union is an organization that’s dedicated to preserving the individual rights and liberties of every American.…