An Introduction to the No Early Release Act (NERA)
The No Early Release Act (NERA) is a New Jersey law that imposes minimum mandatory terms of incarceration on individuals convicted of certain violent crimes. The idea behind the NERA is that the public is best served by preventing violent criminals from being set free from prison and endangering the safety of others. As a […]
Your First DWI: What to Expect
You do not want to get convicted of drunk driving in New Jersey. A DWI conviction could result in severe penalties and cause problems for you in both your personal life and your professional life. Moreover, this is true even for a first-time offender with no prior DWI offenses on their driving record. The legal […]
What Type of Self-Defense Is Legal in a Home Invasion?
It may seem incredibly unfair that you could be arrested and charged with a crime merely for defending yourself against someone who invaded your home and tried to rob you, but this unfortunate outcome is a very real possibility in New Jersey. That’s because NJ self-defense law restricts you to using only the minimum degree […]
Becoming Eligible for Parole
A criminal conviction in New Jersey carries severe punishments that could include a lengthy term of incarceration in NJ State Prison. Although an experienced criminal defense attorney can potentially help you avoid the most extreme penalties by getting you sentenced to probation or through some other alternative sentencing option, it might not be possible for […]
4 Different Types of Computer Crimes
With just about everyone having access to the Internet these days, the number of computer crimes being committed in New Jersey and elsewhere in the U.S. has exploded. This has prompted law enforcement at both the federal and state levels to focus more and more on cybercrimes. Moreover, prosecutors often seek maximum punishments in cases […]
