Author: William Proetta Criminal Law
Have a Court Date for a Criminal Charge in New Jersey? Here’s Why You Need to Appear Appearing for a court date can be a tremendous challenge. You may have to arrange transportation to a courthouse located some distance away from you. You may have to take time off work, arrange childcare, or wait in […]
If you been accused of a crime in New Jersey, police and prosecutors must follow a number of steps before they can arrest you, charge you with a crime, summon you to appear court, and/or eventually bring you to trial. These steps differ significantly based on whether a prosecutor brings criminal charges against you through […]
Whether to legalize recreational marijuana is a controversial topic in New Jersey. As the state government considers whether to permit recreational marijuana use and sale in the state, local governments and townships are simultaneously weighing whether to allow the manufacture, testing, cultivation of marijuana, or sale of weed in their communities. Recently, Brick Township decided this question, outlawing recreational marijuana […]
Facing criminal charges in New Jersey can be a nightmare for any number of reasons, but once the initial shock of the initial arrest and arraignment has subsided, many people will be left with one looming question in particular: how will this affect my job? Below provides a brief look at the employment consequences of criminal charges […]
Have you or someone you know been arrested or received a summons or warrant and told you have to appear in municipal court to answer to the criminal matter? You need to know some things before you go to court in Toms River, Brick Township, Seaside Heights, Lacey Township, Manchester, Jackson, or another local municipal […]
You have been charged with an offense in a Union County Superior Court or one of the Municipal Courts in Union County, New Jersey. Is there anything positive about taking a plea? The simple answer is that it depends on the situation and what is right for you. We all come from different walks of life, are […]
Criminal law differs from civil law and popular television legal dramas in at least one critical way: there aren’t supposed to be any surprises in a criminal trial. Prosecutors have an obligation under federal law to turn over all exculpatory evidence in their possession to the defense, and, under several New Jersey state rules, prosecutors […]
Have a Case in Municipal Court in Hudson County? Among New Jersey Criminal Courts, Municipal Courts are the most common courts that citizens will ever appear before, either as a witness, a victim, or a defendant. Municipal courts handle a high volume of the most common types of cases in New Jersey, including parking and traffic […]
A prosecutor’s ability to prove several charges in New Jersey, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, often depend on the accuracy of laboratory results. Issues that may arise with the accuracy of these lab results may provide you with a defense in your criminal […]
A new law dealing with criminal expungement in New Jersey took effect on October 1, 2018. “Expungement” is the removal of all records from a court file, correctional or detention facility file, or law enforcement agency file regarding your arrest, trial, conviction, or other disposition of your criminal offense. Many people who have suffered one […]