The cost of hiring a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer depends on the charge, the court, the amount of evidence, the number of expected appearances, and whether the case can be resolved through negotiation or must be prepared for trial. There is no statewide price schedule for private criminal defense…
The court does not charge a filing fee for an expungement application submitted through New Jersey’s electronic expungement system. That means the real cost of a New Jersey expungement usually depends on the legal work required, the condition of your records, how many arrests or convictions must be reviewed, and…
The Lindsay Clancy case has become one of the most closely watched criminal trials in the country because it forces the public to confront a difficult legal and moral question: when does severe mental illness affect criminal responsibility? Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse from Massachusetts, is accused of…
TL;DR You do not have to prove you didn’t steal anything; prosecutors must prove the theft charge beyond a reasonable doubt. If arrested, remain silent and ask to speak with a criminal defense attorney before answering police questions. A defense may challenge mistaken identity, unreliable witnesses, faulty evidence, ownership disputes,…
TL;DR Money laundering involves disguising money or property obtained through illegal activity so its source, ownership, or destination is harder to trace. New Jersey prosecutors generally must establish criminally derived proceeds and an intent to conceal or disguise their illegal origin. Penalties can be severe, ranging from up to 5…
