Author: William Proetta Criminal Law
You came to New Jersey, whether for work, to visit family, on vacation, or merely to get to someplace else, but you got arrested. Now, you’re unsure what to do and what you are confronting as an out of state resident charged with a criminal offense or DWI. You and so many people like you […]
In familial or intimate relationships, disagreements that become wars with neither side giving in, can lead to frustration and unfortunately, violence or related allegations. The courts may intervene when one party victimizes another by physical, emotional, or psychological violence and abuse. For example, a domestic violence victim in New Jersey may obtain a temporary restraining order from the local […]
Lawyers that Defend Juvenile Clients Waived into Adult Court in Middlesex County, NJ New Jersey’s tough-on-crime laws punish adults to the degree their social breach warrants. The more heinous the crime, the worse the punishment. Thus, first degree crimes like murder, aggravated sexual assault, armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes, pertain to those considered most […]
Charged With Shoplifting, Can You Get It Dismissed? Shoplifting may not seem like a serious crime, but it definitely carries serious penalties if you are convicted or plead guilty to the charges. That’s because shoplifting is considered a theft offense in New Jersey, and prosecutors are often reluctant to offer favorable plea deals in these types of cases. Not […]
The law is clear in New Jersey. Theft, weapons possession, and drunk driving are grave threats to public peace and safety. However, when simple theft, possession charges, and DWI accidents elevate to much more serious crimes, you can be sure that is because bodily harm or threatened physical harm arose during the commission of a crime […]
New Jersey DWI Breath Testing Attorney Explains Procedure, Evidence, & Legal Challenges Most DWI charges in New Jersey are filed after a driver fails a breath test, otherwise known as a breathalyzer test. If the breath test results indicate that the driver was over the state’s legal limit, this will provide strong evidence of intoxication […]
So you got arrested, now what? Should you hire a criminal lawyer to defend you? While you may think that the punishment is strict and etched in stone, you may also be wrong about what you can do with the help of a criminal defense attorney. If you are facing criminal charges, consider enlisting the […]
If convicted for common legal violations, like illegally possessing drugs, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, simple assault, theft, or shoplifting, you may be eligible for probation, an alternative to incarceration. Since criminal activity involving drugs, stealing, fraud, disruptive behavior, and many others are charged as petty and disorderly persons offenses, third degree crimes, and fourth degree offenses, the prosecutor and the judge may […]
New Jersey Criminal Cases Can Be Used Against You in Child Custody Decisions Going through a divorce can be extremely stressful for the spouses, especially when there are children involved. In fact, child custody is usually one of the most important issues in any divorce proceeding because the parents don’t want to lose the opportunity […]
Alcohol is as popular as ever in New Jersey, with more and more people drinking socially during “happy hours,” at night, and on weekends. But one beer from the fridge, or one glass of wine at the bar or restaurant, can quickly turn into several drinks, and soon the drinker may be cognitively impaired. This […]