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Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Discusses the MacArthur Foundation on Jail Populations A recent study by the Vera Institute of Justice, in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, reports that there are over 3,000 jails in the United States. The total amount of prisoners in these jails was estimated at approximately 731,000. Moreover, 62% of the 12 […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Reports on Preliminary Screening for DUI Traffic stops by law enforcement are serious business. More often than not, motorists are pulled over because of driving infractions and/or traffic violations.  Sometimes a vehicle’s equipment is faulty or appears defective and drivers must be made aware of the situations.  Routine stops can help […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer: Gun Charges Dropped Against Cumberland County Man A retired Cumberland County school teacher has garnished much attention after being in possession of an antique Flintlock gun during a motor vehicle stop.  He was an avid collector of gun memorabilia, who had just purchased the antique weapon from a pawn shop and […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Discusses “Ban the Box” Law and Effect of Criminal Convictions on Employment For decades, virtually every employment application included the common question, “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?”  It did not matter if it was a misdemeanor or perhaps a more serious offense that resulted in spending time in […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer: Juvenile Drug Possession It is assumed that juveniles facing drug possession charges are found with marijuana, methamphetamines, or other illegal drugs; however, many juveniles are facing drug possession charges because they are found with prescription drugs on their person or in an area where they frequent. When someone under the age […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyers: Technicalities Get DUI Charges in New Jersey Dismissed Getting arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in New Jersey.  The current law does not allow for any plea bargaining on behalf of the defendant.  To beat a DUI charge, you need a competent and experienced […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer Discusses Juvenile Weapons Possession All states throughout the country have their own specific gun control laws that coincide with a set of penalties. Although restrictions differ in each state, it is common to prohibit the purchase of certain types of weapons, as well as forbid them in certain locations. These statutes […]

Mount Holly Criminal Lawyer: New Jersey Crime Rates Down, Murder Up New Jersey recently released their Uniform Criminal Report citing the state’s overall crime rate has fallen by seven percent in 2013, and the downward trend has continued through 2014.  However, the rate for violent crimes, such as murder, has remained nearly the same, decreasing […]

Haddonfield Criminal Lawyers Discuss Alternative Program for DUI In Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, officials have developed a new program to allow DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offenders to serve mandatory jail terms in a designated hotel. The DUI Alternative Jail Program, which has been referred to as “DUI Hotel,” is a three day, three night stay […]

Haddonfield DUI Lawyer Discusses Reported Increase in DUIs During Thanksgiving Weekend During the Thanksgiving weekend, a higher volume of drivers flood the nation’s roadways to see family and friends for holiday celebrations, consequently leading to a higher number of alcohol impaired drivers. According to the National Safety Council, Thanksgiving is one of the most dangerous […]