Year: 2021

What to Expect when Charged with a Bar Fight at the Shore Arrested for a bar fight at the Jersey Shore? DJAIS? Bar Anticipation? Osprey? Donovan’s? If so, you are not alone. Bar fights have been around forever, at the Jersey Shore and New Jersey statewide. Anytime you have free flowing alcohol it is only […]

How Serious is a First Degree Charge in NJ? New Jersey breaks down criminal offenses into two main categories: indictable offenses (felony) and disorderly persons offenses (misdemeanor). They further breakdown indictable offenses into four different degrees: first, second, third and fourth degree. The type of charge alleged and in some instances, the facts underlying the allegations, will dictate what degree of […]

Keith Oliver Criminal Law was able to secure a dismissal of a temporary restraining order (TRO) after a two day trial in Mercer County for their client who was accused of sexual assaulting the alleged victim in her dorm room last year. If you or a loved one has been served with a TRO and […]

Facing a DUI Charge from Sandy Hook? Have you been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated or under the influence on Sandy Hook? If so, you are not alone. Sandy Hook, which is a Gateway National Recreation Area, issues its fair share of DWI/DUI charges each and every year. The vast majority of the DWI charges […]

Client Gains Admission in Pretrial Intervention on Gun Charge in NJ The seasoned defense attorneys at Keith Oliver Criminal Law were able to secure, not only a Graves Act Waiver, but admission for their client into the Pretrial Intervention Program on very serious gun offenses. Our client was charged with a series of weapons related offenses, […]

Earlier this year Keith Oliver Criminal Law was retained to represent an individual who unfortunately found himself starring down the barrel of one of New Jersey’s unforgiving gun laws. A typical sentence for a gun charge in New Jersey will require not only a mandatory State Prison sentence but a mandatory parole ineligibility period as […]

Have you Been Arrested and Charged with a Crime at Sandy Hook NJ? First and foremost, even though the seven mile sand barrier just off the coast of New Jersey known as Sandy Hook is surrounded by towns like Highlands, Middletown, Atlantic Highlands, Sea Bright and Rumson, it is a National Park and thus considered federal property and subject […]

What to Consider When it Comes to Resolving a Criminal Case In order for an individual to make an educated decision on whether to accept a plea offer or proceed to trial, it is crucial for them to full understand what is required of them under the proposed plea offer. For example, is there jail […]

Trying to determine whether you need to appear in Superior Court or Municipal Court for an arrest in Somerset County can be confusing and at times, overwhelming. Have you been arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Somerset or Hunterdon County? Not sure what court to appear in to defend the allegations? If so, […]

New Jersey’s criminal justice system can be complex at times. Just trying to figure out what court will have jurisdiction in your case can be overwhelming to say the least. Basically there are three different courts that could have jurisdiction over an arrest in Monmouth County. The key is to figure out which one you […]