Blog: Criminal Law

Mount Holly Criminal Defense Lawyer Discusses Juvenile Vandalism Charges Criminal mischief is a crime in which the actor knowingly and purposely damages or destroys another person’s property, or the actor purposely and recklessly tampers with property in an effort to cause harm to others or their property.  Criminal mischief is commonly known as vandalism and […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Discusses Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions When facing a possible criminal conviction, the tendency for most is to focus on the direct consequences such as incarceration, fines, or probation. But every criminal conviction also triggers collateral consequences – the additional civil penalties, restrictions, or disadvantages imposed upon a person as a […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Reviews Self-Defense Law in New Jersey There are times when it becomes necessary for people to use force as a means of self-defense against an aggressor. In New Jersey, a defendant’s action is considered self-defense if the belief is that force was necessary in order to protect themselves against the illegal […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer: Strict New Jersey Gun Laws Have Serious Consequences for Legal Gun Owners The case of a young, professional security guard who has become a convicted felon stemming from an incident involving his legally purchased handgun has drawn renewed attention to New Jersey’s strict gun laws. New Jersey statutes mandate specific provisions […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer: Cyber Bullying Crimes in New Jersey The act of bullying has been around for as long as anyone cares to remember. Cyberbullying, on the other hand, is a relatively new way of using the Internet to torment a person or group of people. The Internet is unique because it creates a […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer: Local Intersection Is a Hot Spot for Crime A 51-year-old Delran man who was recently arrested and charged with DWI was also found in possession of heroin and crack cocaine. His passenger, a 20-year-old female, was also arrested on drug charges. The arrests occurred in an area designated by police as […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Explains New Animal Fighting Crime Law in NJ A new animal fighting law was recently passed by the New Jersey legislature. This new law, which was signed by Governor Chris Christie, expands upon the animal fighting laws that were already in place for New Jersey. The sponsor of the law was […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Explains the Differences between Charges of Theft, Robbery, and Burglary Theft, robbery and burglary are commonly used interchangeably, and often mistakenly, to mean the same thing.  However, there are very specific differences among all three crimes.  Typically all three charges include theft, better known as stealing.  Beyond that similarity the differences […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Reports on Latest George Zimmerman Arrest Since George Zimmerman’s highly controversial acquittal for the 2012 fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, he has been accused three times of domestic violence, yet has never been prosecuted.  In the wake of the notorious Martin killing, Zimmerman has been plagued by a series of run-ins […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Discusses Change in Pennsylvania Law Twenty-five percent of Americans are banned from employment opportunities due to their criminal record, specifically jobs regarding the care-taking of older Americans. The Older Adults Protective Act (OAPA) essentially disallows anyone with a record from working full-time in a covered nursing facility. Although elder abuse is […]