New Jersey follows the federal seven-year rule, but that rule does not cover criminal convictions, and New Jersey adds no state time limit of its own. Under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681c), background check companies generally cannot report arrests that did not lead to a conviction once they are more than […]
Residents of New Jersey are constrained by at least two different sets of laws: federal law and state law. The consequences of committing a criminal offense and the legal process applicable to the criminal prosecution you will face can vary dramatically depending on whether you allegedly violated federal or state laws. Our experienced Ocean County criminal […]
The word “Sanctuary City” has been getting a lot of attention on TV and social media these days with the leaders of cities throughout the country saying they will not enforce laws that may affect undocumented immigrants. The situation has created quite a quandary that has garnished arguments from legal scholars on both sides of […]