Criminal Defense

Most traffic stops end quickly with only a warning, a ticket and you're back on the road. But sometimes, an officer might ask to search your vehicle or proceed to do so anyway. When this happens, it’s normal to wonder whether you have to agree or if the search is even...

Many police officers in New Jersey gladly overstep their authority if members of the public do not know their rights. Police officers can easily trick or manipulate people into giving up their rights or implicating themselves in a criminal incident. They can turn a...

In most scenarios, police officers need either a warrant or someone's consent to search personal property. However, when they have reason to suspect that there is a violent crime in progress, they can occasionally force their way onto a property. Homeowners and...

Any evidence that a police officer finds which implies that someone broke the law might lead to that person's arrest or criminal prosecution. Therefore, police officers have an incentive to search as many people as possible and maintain very high arrest and conviction...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...