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Most criminal cases do not make it to trial and end in plea deals because of the fear that if you go to trial and are convicted you will have a worse outcome. Learn how to spot the signs of a weak criminal case and how a private attorney can help.

Angry About The Bill Cosby Dismissal?  Blame The Prosecutor On June 30, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned, and banned further prosecution, of Bill Cosby for Aggravated Indecent Assault (Rape) charges stemming from a January 2004 incident.  The decision has been met with outcry from his multiple accusers and activists. To be sure: there is substantial evidence, including more than…

While being questioned by the police they may use interrogation tactics to get you to confess to a crime, but is it legal for police to lie to you, is it illegal if you lie to them? Learn about common lies police tell while questioning a suspect, if you are allowed to lie to police in return, and what you should do when interacting with the police.

The New Jersey Supreme Court has authorized the resumption of in-person criminal jury trials and some in-person civil trials on June 15, 2021. Learn about the jury selection process, safety protocols, and the impacts of resuming in-person criminal trials.

by Daniel M. Rosenberg, Esq. This article was originally published in February 2020 in the 322nd issue of New Jersey Lawyer, a publication of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and is reprinted with permission. Knowledge of Treatment options helps attorneys serve clients and their families The rise in opioid addiction in New Jersey and across the country has changed…

Learn about the New Jersey Supreme Courts’ decision to allow pretrial detainees to reopen their detention hearings to request they be released until their court case due to concerns of the denial of constitutional rights to due process and a speedy trial and who is eligible.

A man charged with murder was granted access to a DNA companies trade secrets in The State of New Jersey v Corey Pickett. Learn why this case is significant in reinforcing due process rights and providing a complete defense as technology evolves.

Article Written by Derek DeCosmo, Esq. & Robert M. Perry Esq. Following years of political debate and a State-wide referendum, on February 22, 2021, Governor Murphy officially signed into law three (3) bills effectively legalizing marijuana in the State of New Jersey. The change in law has been applauded by legislative representatives and the ACLU as a long overdue measure…

Learn How It Works, and Why it Probably Won’t Help Article Written by Robert M. Perry, Esq On October 19, 2020, Governor Murphy signed into law S2519 which “requires public health emergency credits to be awarded to certain inmates and parolees during a public health emergency.”  Sponsors of the legislation proclaimed, “it will go a long way in protecting the state’s prison population.”  In…

Being the subject of a Title IX investigation and facing accusations of sexual misconduct is a serious matter. Learn what Title IX is, what would be a Title IX violation, penalties for Title IX violations, and how to avoid making mistakes that may make your situation worse.

Municipal Courts in NJ Can No Longer Suspend Your Driving Privileges for Missing Your Court Date Article Written by Nathan J. Mammarella, Esq. For years, defendants in municipal courts who missed court were subject to having their driver’s license suspended.   The Court could issue a Failure to Appear and suspend the person’s driver’s license. If the person was caught driving, they would be issued a ticket for Driving While…

What you need to know about the new DUI Laws in New Jersey Article Written by Nathan J. Mammarella, Esq In December, 2019, New Jersey’s DUI laws were amended to limit driver’s license suspension and require mandatory periods of ignition interlock devices. Under New Jersey’s DUI laws, if convicted of a first offense Driving While Intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Content (“BAC”) of less than .15%, an individual…