If you have been charged with illegal possession of guns or other weapons in New Jersey, you could be facing jail time as well as a fine. A conviction of some weapons charges in New Jersey carries a mandatory prison sentence. The use of a gun or another weapon in…
Some people may be confused about medical marijuana possession laws in New Jersey and how medical marijuana affects drug possession charges in New Jersey. It is important to know that New Jersey has not legalized recreational marijuana, and you can still be jailed and fined for criminal marijuana possession. To…
New Jersey has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the nation, including a ban on plea bargaining if you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). An arrest for driving under the influence can cost you hundreds of dollars in fines, up…
Sexual assault charges, in most cases, are the ultimate “he said, she said” situation. In today’s “#MeToo” era, to be accused of sexual assault can be devastating. Beyond social condemnation aimed at anyone accused of sexual assault, New Jersey law prescribes potentially life-long punishment for a sexual assault conviction. Understanding…
In New Jersey, the crime of sexual assault, or rape, requires an act of sexual penetration with another person, under circumstances to make the act illegal, such as acting without the victim’s permission or with the use of physical force or coercion. It is also sexual assault if the victim…
