Author: Keith Oliver Criminal Law

A child endangerment charge can trigger serious consequences in both Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) cases and custody disputes. Once the police file charges, DCP&P may open a Title 9 case based on the same facts. The agency can investigate the home, interview the child, and seek court orders that affect custody or […]

Finding out you’re under investigation for anything is unsettling, but it is especially so for a sex crime. Even if law enforcement hasn’t charged you, simply being under investigation can affect your daily life and personal relationships. The sex crime investigative process is often complex, involving multiple agencies and digital evidence. Knowing how to protect […]

Facing an aggravated sexual assault charge in New Jersey is serious. Convictions carry the possibility of decades in prison and mandatory registration as a sex offender, plus long-term consequences for your personal and professional life. While these cases are challenging, you have rights, and a strategic defense can make all the difference. That’s why working […]

If you’ve been arrested for seemingly normal or trivial conduct, you may wonder whether you can argue for the dismissal of your charges due to the minor, harmless nature of your action. In New Jersey, defendants may seek to dismiss criminal charges under the “de minimis” defense, arguing that their conduct does not rise to […]

Facing criminal charges in New Jersey can be overwhelming and frightening, especially for first-time offenders who have never been in trouble with the law before. The prospect of a criminal conviction, jail time, and a permanent record can threaten your employment, education, housing opportunities, and reputation. Fortunately, New Jersey offers several diversionary programs designed to […]

Facing statutory rape charges can have life-altering consequences. Even if a relationship feels consensual, the law may see it very differently. New Jersey takes sexual assault cases seriously, especially sexual assault against minors. Charges due to age differences can affect far more than just the immediate case. Facing the Fear of a Life-Altering Charge When […]

After an arrest, one of the concerns you may have about your future could involve your ability to pursue or maintain work in a licensed profession. You may worry about the ways a criminal record ruins your life, especially if your criminal case results in a conviction. But can a criminal record preclude you from […]

An insurance fraud conviction can have serious legal consequences, especially if you’re charged with a federal offense. Insurance fraud can be charged as a state or federal crime, punishable by decades in prison, heavy fines, and other harsh penalties. If you’ve been charged with insurance fraud or related crimes, an experienced criminal defense attorney can […]

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in New Jersey, one of your first appearances is at your pretrial detention hearing. This hearing determines whether you will remain in custody before trial. Many people are surprised to learn that New Jersey no longer relies on a traditional cash bail system for most […]

Drug possession charges in New Jersey can lead to incarceration, steep fines, license suspension, and additional penalties. In fact, the consequences of a drug possession conviction can follow you for the rest of your life, especially if you face felony drug possession charges. This makes it crucial to engage an experienced NJ drug possession defense […]