When Can Police Enter Your Home?
September 27, 2024

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 ne
New Jersey Bail Reform Law
September 24, 2024

New Jersey is one of over a dozen jurisdictions that ended requirements for criminal defendants to post cash bail to get out of jail. Since 2017, New Jersey has relied on a system that largely limits monetary bail and replaces it by linking detention to a defendant’s risk of flight...
How Long Do Domestic Violence Cases Last?
September 18, 2024

When New Jersey police respond to a domestic violence complaint, they almost always make an arrest. In other cases, an individual can seek a restraining order against someone they accuse of domestic violence and usually receive one. Charges of domestic violence are often accompanied by additional ch
Four Types of Juvenile Delinquency
September 10, 2024

Most parents are shocked to learn that their child has been charged with juvenile crimes. Fortunately, in New Jersey, the state would rather help a child on the wrong side of the law than punish him or her. Juvenile cases in New Jersey involve alleged offenders under 18 years old....
The Role of DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases
August 27, 2024

DNA evidence plays a larger role than ever in New Jersey criminal cases, helping to convict defendants and exonerate those wrongly accused or convicted. Because no two people have the same genetic makeup, DNA evidence collected from a crime scene can be used to link a suspect to a crime...