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…
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…
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…
When an individual has been charged with a criminal offense, it is typically the obligation of the state, through a district attorney or prosecutor, to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This normally requires producing evidence that a criminal act took place and the individual charged intended to…
An arrest warrant is a legal document that directs and authorizes police to take a crime suspect into custody. If you have been arrested, the existence of a warrant is a good thing. It states the reason you were arrested and what you are to be charged with in writing….
