Will New Jersey Ever Stop Being the Corruption State?
Just like with people, places have reputations, too. Unfortunately, there are many whose thoughts immediately turn to Tony Soprano, Tony Mack and Frank Hague, as examples, when the topic of New Jersey is brought up. In a national poll measuring the most corrupt states in the union, New Jersey ranked fourth. NJ has long had […]
Don’t Do Time; Get Help: Determining Eligibility for New Jersey’s Drug Court Program
A person suffering from drug addiction doesn’t need punishment or scorn; they need help. New Jersey has come to realize that addiction is a bona fide disease that requires comprehensive clinical treatment. Unfortunately, all too often, addicts facing drug charges are convicted and incarcerated where there is no chance of them getting the real help they […]
When the Tables Turn and It’s Your Word against Theirs
“They started it!” That’s an old familiar refrain usually heard when someone breaks up a fight. Police know that there are several sides to a story: yours, theirs and the truth. That being said, if someone accuses you of assaulting them, and you get slapped with an assault charge, the game of “he said, she […]
Expungements in NJ: A Chance to Put Your Past Behind You & Move On
Mistakes happen and, when they do, it’s not unusual for someone to be sentenced to time behind bars when the punishment fits the crime. However, various types of convictions will remain on your record and come back to haunt you forever, at the very times you would rather put those mistakes behind you and move […]
Wrong Place, Wrong Time – That’s When Warrants Come Home to Roost
Parking tickets and other traffic violations may seem like they are no big deal. If you got a ticket that doesn’t require a court appearance, you have two choices: you can plead guilty and pay the fine or you can ignore it. Similarly, if you are facing charges that require a court hearing, such as […]
