Category Archives: Criminal Law
NJ Public Defender & NJ ACLU Push For Deadlines for Criminal Trials
As reported by Bill Wichert of the Star-Ledger, after spending nearly five years in jail, 48-year-old Newark resident Tariq Kyam, who has prior convictions, is about a month away from what was expected to be the first of his six robbery trials. There will be six trials, because he is charged in six separate… Read More »
Appellate Court Tosses Evidence in DUI Arrest of Princeton University Student
As reported by Christopher Baxter for NJ.Com, on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, a three-Judge panel of the state’s Appellate Division suppressed evidence of an October 2010 arrest of a Princeton University Student charged with driving under the influence. The opining Appellate Judge held that the actions taken by police officers at the scene do… Read More »
Would I be committing a crime in this situation?
More details to this question:I go to a fast food restaurant and go through the drive-thru, and when I’m handed my bag of food I set it in the passenger seat and go home. Once I get home I look in the bag and instead of food there’s a couple thousand dollars. The employee… Read More »
Questions regarding the outcome of a credit card fraud case in pennsylvania
More details to this question: Hello, I have a question about a legal scenario. A friend of mine is turning himself in for stealing bank account funds. The money was stolen via PayPal, now in order to transfer the money to his PayPal account he made an account in the cardholders sons name, and… Read More »
I have a prior record for forgery and burglery
More details to this question:I have a prior record for forgery and burglary on probation for the burglary now not sure of my point score but has been charged with another burglary nothing was taken..so what will the courts do to me
What is the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law?
Television courtroom dramas typically focus on criminal cases more frequently than civil cases. While the two types of trials appear similar on the surface, the purpose of a criminal trial is to prove guilt to punish criminals. Civil trials, on the other hand, involve settling disputes and determining appropriate compensation. Areas of difference between… Read More »
Know Your Options in a New Jersey DUI
A DUI is a serious charge, but not an incontestable one. If you are charged with a DUI in New Jersey, you should not try to handle the case yourself. Criminal defense attorneys can help challenge the process of your arrest and the testing of your blood alcohol level. Irregularities in these procedures could… Read More »
How can I have something removed off my record after 30 years in va
How can I have something removed off my record after 30 years in va
murder/conspiracy case
More details to this question:I have a rude arrogant lawyer for my son he charges 13000 i have paid him 5000 since feb he had not got my son a bond hearing he has not spoken to the da for a plea offer my son wad at the wrong place at the wrong time… Read More »
I have a 24 yr. old mentally ill son son who was picked up for violation of parole
More details to this question:He had drawn on a sign with a magic marker. He is now in jail on the medical unit and has shut down. He won’t talk to anyone, he won’t eat, and he is not medicated. What can I do? where is the justice in this? He stole something from… Read More »