Category: Criminal Defense

What Is a Mistrial in a Criminal Case?

When you face criminal charges in New Jersey, you have the constitutional right to a fair trial. But sometimes circumstances can prevent a trial from reaching its proper conclusion. When this happens, the judge may declare a mistrial, stopping the proceedings before the jury can reach a verdict. A mistrial…

What Technology Equipment Do Criminal Defense Lawyers Use?

Advances in technology have changed the world of criminal defense. Your defense against criminal allegations may be based on digital evidence, surveillance footage, advanced forensic analysis, or some other technological advance if you have been charged with a crime. The New Jersey criminal lawyers at the Law Offices of Jonathan…

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Criminal Coercion and its Implications

Criminal coercion occurs when a person threatens to physically hurt someone, expose their secrets, or take or withhold some other action that will do injury to their health, safety, or reputation. Criminal coercion is typically charged along with other charges filed as part of a domestic dispute. The types of…

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When Can Police Enter Your Home?

Your home is your castle. The U.S. Constitution protects you and your home from unreasonable search and seizure. But there are circumstances when police can enter your home regardless of your wishes – even without a warrant. We advocate cooperating with police in most situations. You should never challenge police…

The Risks of Self-Representation in Criminal Trials

As a defendant facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you have a right to have an attorney represent you. If you cannot afford a lawyer, the courts will appoint a public defender to handle your case. You also have the right to represent yourself in court. As a New Jersey…