Theft and property crimes often overlap because the offenses are very similar. In many instances, a person accused of committing a theft crime is also accused of committing a burglary. Moreover, theft charges can be elevated to robbery charges when the person committing the theft uses a deadly weapon or otherwise threatens to inflict violence. The bottom line is that…
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that involves a violent shock to the brain after a blow to the head. While some people are able to recover from the effects of a concussion rather quickly, many accident victims take a very long time to recover. Moreover, without proper medical supervision and treatment, the effects of a concussion can be…
One of the worst things about being arrested and charged with a crime is knowing that you could potentially be headed to prison. The loss of your freedom can have devastating consequences that haunt you for the rest of your life. Not only will you be away from your family and friends during this difficult time, you will also wind…
Although the school bus is probably the safest way for your child to travel to, and from, school each day, the reality is that school bus accidents do occasionally happen on NJ roads. Moreover, some school bus accidents can cause significant physical injuries to the young passengers. That’s why it is crucial that you have a conversation with your child…
By Michael Noriega SWEEPING CHANGES ARE OFTEN TOUTED AS A REMEDY to some deficiency or harm that has purposefully or systematically corrupted a process, and the recent revisions to New Jersey’s money bail system are no exception. Defendants have been spending inordinate amounts of time in custody awaiting trial or court appearances, solely because they could not afford to pay…