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New Jersey made the news when the governor signed into law a bill that bans officers from telling parents when their kids are first busted with weed possession or use. Understanding the New Law On February 22, 2021, the governor signed a law that legalizes recreational marijuana. With this, also came new laws and the […]

After years of talking about making marijuana legal in New Jersey, the Garden State finally did it. On Monday, February 22nd, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into law that will not only decriminalize a certain amount of marijuana but implement the sale and taxation on its recreational use moving forward.  But how […]

Criminal Defense Arguments “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit!” This iconic phrase was uttered by Johnnie Cochran, the criminal defense lawyer for OJ Simpson, during the most well-known murder trial in history. Cochran strongly alleged that Simpson’s hands didn’t fit inside the gloves used during the murder, which obviously showed that his client didn’t […]

Sexual assault crimes are taken very seriously in the state of New Jersey. In today’s blog, we take a look at what sexual assault consists of, the penalties associated with this particular type of crime and how an experienced criminal defense attorney can defend the charges against you.  What is Sexual Assault? Sexual assault refers […]

Having champagne or other alcoholic beverages on New Year’s Eve is a tradition that stretches back decades. But if you do plan to indulge in alcohol on New Year’s Eve, you should also make plans to avoid getting behind the wheel until you’ve sobered up; this may mean having a designated driver, taking public transit, […]

Although the holidays are meant to be a joyous time of celebration, the holiday season also presents opportunities for common types of theft. The rate of theft crimes actually increases during the holidays due to the fact that people are distracted with holiday preparations, have new, expensive gifts stored in their homes to give to […]

The number of arrests in New Jersey tends to increase around the holidays, especially Thanksgiving. This is due to the increase in celebrations, and certain bar nights, which often involve drinking. Read more: Defending Juvenile Criminal Mischief Charges Common Reasons for Arrests During Thanksgiving These are a few of the most common reasons for arrests […]

While much of the country focuses on other aspects of the election, the biggest news in New Jersey is the recent legalization of marijuana. New Jersey residents voted to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. In fact, over two-thirds of residents voted in favor of the legalization. What does this mean for you now? Well, […]

A referendum on the ballot for the November 3rd general election in New Jersey seeks to legalize controlled recreational use of marijuana (specifically, cannabis). Recent polls indicate that the ballot question has significant support among New Jersey voters. New Jersey Ballot Measure Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana Although New Jersey has already legalized the use of […]

Although children and teens often engage in horseplay and messing around, conduct can easily escalate to the level of criminal mischief that can be punishable by community service, fines, and even jail time. Young people and their parents should familiarize themselves with what kinds of conduct may run afoul of New Jersey’s criminal laws. Even […]