Not every criminal offender in New Jersey is sentenced to prison time. Sometimes, the judge or prosecutor looks at the evidence in the case, considers the circumstances of the offender, and determines that the offender’s best chance of rehabilitation is to be placed on probation. When you receive a probationary sentence in a criminal case in NJ, this means that…

The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of defendants in criminal cases to a speedy trial. This is an important right because it ensures that individuals accused of crimes do not languish behind bars, or with the looming threat of incarceration, for an indefinite amount of time. When the prosecution violates the defendant’s right to a speedy…

If you have been charged with a crime and the case is headed to trial in superior court or municipal court, or if you were injured in an accident and the case is being presented to a jury in civil court, you are going to need an experienced trial attorney on your side. In fact, when it comes to preparing…

There are many ways to prepare yourself for a fun-filled vacation. Of course, you can make travel arrangements, pack your bags, and set an itinerary. However, another thing you can do to prepare yourself for a good time is to make sure that you know how to stay safe during your vacation. Whether it’s a trip to a ski resort,…

Law enforcement in New Jersey has really started to crack down on drunk driving in recent years, partly in response to a rise in the number of fatal DWI accidents on NJ roads and highways. This DWI crackdown involves plenty of DWI checkpoints and traffic stops of any drivers who appear to be swerving on the roadway or committing minor…