So You Have Been Charged With a Crime in New Jersey, Could Probation Be an Option for Your Case? Anytime a person is charged with a crime in New Jersey, they have to be worried that they will be required to serve time in jail or prison. This is especially true when the person has […]
A domestic violence case can turn your life upside-down, posing more questions than answers and leaving you feeling lost and alone. First and foremost, you are not alone. The attorneys at William Proetta Criminal Law have the experience, drive, and fundamental understanding of the nuances of criminal procedure and restraining orders in New Jersey domestic […]
Drunk driving laws differ from state to state and can be complex and confusing. New Jersey has strict laws against driving drunk or under the influence of drugs that you should be aware of if you live in the state. When you or someone you love has been arrested and charged with a DUI, it […]
Since 2014, New Jersey has offered the conditional dismissal diversionary program in municipal courts. Like its sister program in the Superior Court, the Pre-Trial Intervention Program, the conditional dismissal option for eligible defendants forgoes conviction in lieu of a conditional period of probation. For those accused of disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses, it […]
If you face criminal charges in new jersey, it is imperative that you have legal representation. Here are some of the ways a criminal defense lawyer can benefit your case. Anyone who has ever been charged with a crime and had to go through the criminal justice system knows just how daunting and overwhelming the experience can […]
Don’t drink and drive. Who hasn’t heard that? And yet, people do drive after having a drink or two or more. It may be a matter of poor judgment or the hope that you won’t get caught this time, but it’s also easy not to accurately gauge whether you are considered driving over the legal […]
What if you were walking on the street, driving home, or out for a night on the town and an officer tried to pull you over or arrest you. Your choices may seem limited, though the urge to flee might cross your mind and make your body tense up in anticipation. If you are arrested […]
If a DWI charge isn’t bad enough, things become substantially worse when you have been charged with a DUI involving an auto accident. Drunk driving is an extremely serious offense in New Jersey, and anyone who is convicted or who pleads guilty to DWI charges may be subject to harsh penalties that can include license suspension, other […]
Metuchen Theft Attorney Defending Clients Charged with Shoplifting, Burglary, Receiving Stolen Property, and Other Theft Offenses In recent years, prosecutors have really been cracking down on theft offenses throughout New Jersey, including in Metuchen, NJ. When coupled with an increased emphasis by law enforcement on making arrests for even the most minor theft crimes, the […]
Ocean County Sex Crimes Attorney Discusses Luring and Enticing Allegations While the nation struggled with a global pandemic over the last year, locking people into their homes and on their computers, internet sex crimes against minors rose in New Jersey. Internet exploitation of children includes primarily adults luring minors to send pictures of themselves performing […]