Manslaughter is one of the homicide charges a person can face in New Jersey. There are different types of manslaughter and serious penalties for a conviction. Understanding manslaughter charges Manslaughter is a charge a person can face if they cause the death of...

Criminal Defense
A drug conspiracy doesn’t take much to get you charged
Did you know that making a phone call or giving somebody a lift in your car can lead to felony drug charges? It can happen if the authorities accuse you of being part of a criminal conspiracy. Conspiracy is a type of inchoate crime, which means incomplete crime....
What you need to know about embezzlement
Embezzlement is defined as the misappropriation of funds that have been entrusted to one's care. It’s a type of financial crime that can be committed by anyone who has access to another person's or organization's financial information and resources. Embezzlement can...
Unlawful searches and seizures
One of the most common ways for law enforcement to gain evidence about a crime is to conduct a search and seizure of your property. However, police must have a valid reason or warrant in New Jersey to perform a search and take your items. Despite this, there is a...
The penalties for homicide in New Jersey
A person who kills another person commits a homicide, but not all homicides in New Jersey and around the country are illegal acts. A person who commits a homicide to defend their life or the lives of others may not face criminal charges if their use of force was...
Your Castle Doctrine rights in New Jersey
If you have heard of "stand your ground" laws passed in many states, you may wonder what the is in New Jersey and your rights to defend yourself and your family when somebody threatens you. So far, New Jersey lawmakers have not passed a version of the stand your...
What do the police require for a search?
When police perform a search of a car or residence, they look for evidence indicating a crime. Finding drugs or stolen property in a New Jersey home might lead to the property owner facing criminal charges. If the search turns out to be illegal, the evidence may never...
What are signs of driving under the influence?
While drunk driving is not a felony in the state of New Jersey, the law puts forth significant penalties for those who drive under the influence. The police remain on the lookout for suspicious drivers, particularly ones that appear impaired. Upon pulling the driver...
Challenging a police search during a traffic stop
Anytime you see flashing red lights behind your vehicle, you probably get a bit nervous. You wonder why police are stopping you. Maybe your brake lights are out. Or maybe you were swerving a bit. Or maybe you are a victim of racial profiling. You likely are even more...