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Is an ignition interlock device mandatory after a New Jersey DWI?
If you receive a conviction for driving while intoxicated in New Jersey, you face a number of penalties, one of which may be license revocation. However, authorities recognize that the loss of driving privileges has the potential to cause extreme hardship. So,...
How you may get charged with a weapons offense
Some legal charges are more serious than others. If you find yourself facing a weapons charge, it may disrupt your life. A weapons charge may come at a time you least expect it. Thus, it helps to understand some examples of situations that may lead the prosecution...
Understanding Miranda Rights
Although most people have probably seen a show in which an arresting officer reads the suspect his or her rights, not everyone clearly understands exactly what they mean. When facing arrest, a person of interest is probably feeling overwhelmed and may make a mistake...
What is a misdemeanor charge?
The criminal justice system can be intimidating, but the first step requires understanding terminology. Generally speaking, there are three different categories of crime. These three categories are in fraction, misdemeanor and felony. According to Findlaw, a...
How do you read an arrest report?
CA numbers, CC numbers and unfamiliar names of crimes: It is completely natural to become frustrated sorting through this kind of coded language for the first time. However, after a few minutes of preparation, you should have very little trouble investigating charges...
Recommendations for easing sentencing guidelines
The New Jersey Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission has recommended reforms to sentencing guidelines for certain crimes. These changes may make up for past “tough on crime” policies that have resulted in racial and ethnic disparities and crowded state...
Keeping your handgun away from the hands of minors
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affords you the right to keep and bear arms. Simply put, whether you have a passion for firearms or merely want to protect yourself and your property, you have the right to have a gun. You must be careful with how you...
How can I legally carry my handgun?
Carrying a handgun in New Jersey makes some people feel more protected than simply walking out of their homes. However, if you carry a gun without the proper permitting, you can face criminal charges. There is a process to legally carry a handgun within the state. The...
What is mens rea?
The law is often complicated. This is especially true when looking at criminal law. There are reasons why two people may face a murder charge but one end up free while the other goes to a New Jersey prison. There are also certain rights you have. One of them is that...
