Blog: Criminal Law

Surveillance camera footage from convenience stores, airports and other areas have been invaluable for law enforcement in catching criminals or providing crucial evidence of wrongdoing. Police officers know how important video footage can be, but it’s not feasible to place security cameras throughout neighborhoods, streets and towns. Recently, police departments throughout New Jersey have come […]

While many consider shoplifting to be a juvenile or minor offense, the crime comes with serious penalties in the state of New Jersey. An individual can be arrested and charged for shoplifting when they’ve attempted to remove a store’s theft-prevention devices, altered any price tags, taken merchandise out of the store without paying or removed […]

According to recent research, a prison sentence of fewer than six months can end up doing more harm than good for the person incarcerated. Statistics show that these people with short prison sentences tend to lead a more dysfunctional life after, meaning they are more likely to go back to criminal behaviors after being released. […]

Thanks to television crime and legal shows, nearly everyone recognizes the phrase “you have the right to remain silent….” This right (along with the right to a lawyer during questioning) are known as the “Miranda rights,” after the 1966 Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona. Your Miranda rights apply any time the police question you […]

Throughout history, civil rights groups and activists have helped push for social change through peaceful means of protest. America is proud to recognize heroes like Martin Luther King Jr. who helped peacefully push for African American equality in the legal, economic and educational systems. Recent political turmoil and the emergence of civil rights groups that […]

Camden DUI Lawyer: Nun Is Convicted of DUI in New Jersey Law Offices of Michele Finizio, released an article discussing “Camden DUI Lawyer: Nun Convicted DUI”, if you would like to know more Please continue reading below. A nun from a prominent Philadelphia high school was recently charged and convicted of a DUI in New Jersey […]

Camden Criminal Lawyer: Wrongful Arrest of Philly Man Leads to Large Settlement A 38 year-old Philadelphia man recently was awarded a settlement of over one million dollars after it was decided he was wrongfully charged in the death of a police officer in a car crash.  The man was charged in 2012 with vehicular homicide […]

Camden Criminal Lawyer: Wrongfully Convicted Man Released from Prison After spending eight years in prison, a man who was wrongfully convicted of a quadruple homicide as a teenager is finally going home. The man, now aged 23, was convicted in 2008 after giving a false confession during a questioning session with police. It is important […]

Camden Criminal Lawyer Represents People Charged with Disorderly Person Offenses in NJ Law Offices of Michele Finizio, released an article discussing “Camden Criminal Lawyer Represents People Charged with Disorderly Person Offenses”, if you would like to know more Please continue reading below. In the state of New Jersey, there are different felonies that constitute disorderly person […]

Camden Criminal Lawyer: Brain Studies as Defense Legal insanity is hard enough to prove in court, but neurological issues may become easier to use as evidence due to a recent study. The study explored using brain scans and neurobiological science during criminal cases. A group of criminal defense attorneys spearheaded the effort in order to […]