In most criminal cases, a defendant’s guilty plea ends the case. But occasionally, information comes to light indicating that a guilty plea was a mistake. Neither the court nor certainly the defendant wants an unjust verdict and sentence to go forward, but what can be done? How can you appeal…
After being charged with committing a crime in New Jersey, a defendant may avoid punishment if they can show that they were forced to act illegally through coercion or threats of harm. New Jersey’s criminal code recognizes the affirmative defense of duress in criminal cases. While the burden of proof in a…
When someone interferes with another person’s liberty or takes or confines them to commit a crime against or with them, the offender may face charges of false imprisonment or kidnapping. By understanding the differences between kidnapping vs. false imprisonment, you can better prepare and pursue a defense strategy for a…
If you have exactly one criminal conviction on your record, then the events that led up to that conviction are probably your biggest regret. Even though the arrest happened when you were so much younger than the version of you that committed the crime is almost unrecognizable to your current…
CPAs can be charged with several white collar crimes, such as fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. These illegal acts often involve deceit or concealment. A conviction can severely damage your hard-earned professional reputation and mean serious fines and prison time. If you are an accountant facing white collar crime allegations,…
