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Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in New Jersey? One of the most frequently asked questions that we get as it relates to gun offenses in Somerset and Hunterdon County is “what if the gun was legal”? Unfortunately, the lawfulness of the gun may not, and more often will not, be controlling when it […]
Charged with a Crime of Domestic Violence in Monmouth County? One of the most common questions we hear from clients who are facing a crime that is classified as an act of domestic violence or served with a temporary restraining order is can the police take my weapon(s)? In short, the answer is yes but before we […]
When it comes to defending an assault charge in New Jersey it is important to determine first whether the charge is for a simple assault or aggravated assault. The difference between the two will not only indicate what court has jurisdiction over the charge but it will also indicate the potential penalties that an individual […]
Need a Lawyer for a Detention Hearing in Somerset County NJ Have you or a loved one been arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Somerset or Hunterdon County? Are they being detained in the Somerset County Jail pending a formal detention hearing? If so, we strongly urge that you speak to an experienced […]
Eluding Charges Filed in Monmouth County NJ A police officer from Jersey City allegedly sent New Jersey State Troopers on a police chase down Interstate 195 late last week. Based on the reports, the officer first tried to pull over the Defendant at mile marker 2 on I-195 however he didn’t stop until mile marker […]
Need a Lawyer for Pre-Indictment Conference in Somerset County The first court appearance after an individual is arrested, charged and processed for an indictable offense (felony) is their Central Judicial Processing Hearing, also known as “CJP”. During this hearing the individual will be advised of their rights, the charges levied against them, the potential ramifications of […]
In an effort to deter and hopefully prevent would be drunk drivers this holiday season, New Jersey has announced that they received more than $775,000 in grants to help better patrol the streets. The main goal behind the grants is to offset the overtime costs needed to increase the police presence throughout each of the […]
Monmouth County Towns Receive Grant for Increased DWI Patrol New Jersey is making yet an effort to combat would be drunk drivers this holiday season. According to reports, more than 160 municipalities throughout the State have received grants in order to increase their police presence on the roadways this holiday season. Most municipalities will be […]
According to the Trentonian, the Hamilton Police Department is actively searching for two individuals whom they allege have been stealing packages off the front porch of a residence near Collins Road. The suspects were apparently caught on video surveillance removing several packages from the front porch on both November 25th and 28th. The one suspect […]
Served with a Restraining Order in Monmouth County? Being served with a temporary restraining order can be extremely stressful and often very emotional. Not fully understanding the restrictions and often times, not even sure why they were even being served with it only adds to the stress. Combine that with the desire to contact the other party, […]