Cranford New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog
The temptation to switch a price tag could result in shoplifting charges
When you’re out running errands or just shopping for something to do, it feels good score the best deal possible. The idea of paying less than full price for a product is very attractive. Bright tags noting reduced prices and clearance merchandise pose alluring...
Domestic violence allegations can mean charges on two fronts
The New Jersey State Police website defines domestic violence as, “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner.” Intimate partner violence can be very destructive for victims...
Road rage can come with serious consequences
When you’re driving, it’s common to feel frustration toward other motorists. Many people can step back from their aggravation, let it pass and go on about their day. Yet, even the most levelheaded drivers may get involved in a road rage incident at some point....
Child pornography misunderstandings in the modern age
People use social media to share their lives with their friends and family. New parents and grandparents post endless pictures of their children or grandchildren. With the changes that social media has gone through in recent years, innocent people have been flagged...
Understanding assault charges and potential penalties in New Jersey
In New Jersey, there are two forms of assault charges: simple and aggravated. Understanding the difference between these two can be difficult because they branch off each other. The main difference between simple and aggravated assault is the severity. Anyone...
4 mistakes to avoid during or after an arrest
During an arrest, it’s normal to be unsure of what you should and shouldn’t do. It’s very common for people to make mistakes when they are in this situation, but those mistakes can be very detrimental to your case. Many times, people don’t know that what they’re doing...
What are the consequences of eluding the police?
Traffic stops frustrate even the calmest motorists. But most drivers pull over when they see an officer's lights in their rearview mirror. They may receive a ticket – or a warning if they're lucky. Yet a small number of drivers elude the cops to avoid a traffic stop....
Drivers aren’t the only ones at risk for open bottle ticket
After a party, your friends want to head home for the night. Your friend, who hasn’t been drinking, offers to give you and a couple of other people a ride home. You haven’t finished your drink yet, but you don’t want to miss the ride that’s offered. Instead of dumping...
New Jersey hopes to legalize marijuana in 2020
Since 2017, Governor Phil Murphy has hoped to legalize marijuana. Although this has been his priority, getting traction has been more difficult than he originally thought. Regardless, Murphy continued to press on due to unsafe underground marijuana products. With the...
What changed with the new DWI law in New Jersey?
New Jersey’s new law on drunk driving took effect on Dec. 1st of 2019. This law eliminates driver’s license suspension for first offense DWI convictions, depending on the severity of the offense. Furthermore, this law also reduces the duration of suspension for second...
