Being arrested or accused of being in possession of drugs can be scary and overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time offender. This is because you most likely don’t understand the charges and how they may impact your life. Drug offenses carry harsh penalties in...

If you are indicted and charged with a crime in New Jersey, you may be released on bail while awaiting the outcome of your case. While on bail, you will be required to appear in court as directed by the judge.  Failing to honor your court date is a violation of the...

Not many things can be unsettling like being accused of committing a crime when you’re innocent. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon. If you are falsely charged with a crime, do not sit back and do nothing. Your actions (or inaction) following an indictment can mean...

Law enforcement is tasked with investigating crimes and ensuring that the law is upheld. However, they are not allowed to do this at the expense of civil liberties. Searches and seizures are a crucial component of many criminal cases. Typically, for such procedures to...

The first professional that people think of when it comes to a criminal defense strategy is a lawyer. Obviously, anyone facing criminal charges would benefit from having proper legal representation, which is why the right to an attorney has such thorough legal...

Law enforcement has a host of powers at their disposal to assist in investigations and the prevention of crime. That being said, enforcing the law is a big responsibility and police officers must act within the confines of the law themselves. One of the more common...

Getting arrested can be quite stressful for you and your family. If the arrest leads to a trial, the court may release you on bail while awaiting the outcome of your case. This can be a welcome decision so you can carry on with your life and provide for your loved...

You know that the police need your permission to enter your house. If an officer knocks on the door and asks to come in, you’re not obligated to give them consent. You can politely refuse. What the officer will then do is go get a warrant and come back to your house....

The police are in place in order to protect the general public from crime. However, those suspected of a criminal offense see a different perspective. It can be extremely daunting to be approached by law enforcement under these circumstances. How should you respond?...

There are times when it may make sense to plead guilty to a crime. For example, if you know that the other party has solid evidence and that you would potentially have a high-risk trial, you might take a plea deal and agree to plead guilty to know that the penalties...