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For several decades, people have left New Jersey’s Cape Liberty Cruise Port at the eastern end of Bayonne with plans for exciting adventures on domestic and international cruise ships. However, it’s not always smooth sailing. When you are at sea, just as when you are on land, you can be arrested, charged with a crime, […]
New Jersey criminal law can be confusing, especially regarding what certain criminal charges are called. Two such terms are disorderly persons and disorderly conduct. While these phrases might sound similar, they represent different charges and carry distinct potential consequences. Understanding these differences is crucial if you face either of these charges. Differences Between Disorderly Persons […]
In New Jersey, the ability to get a prior arrest, charge, or conviction expunged from your criminal records gives you the chance to really start a new life, so your past does not continue to cast a dark cloud over the person you have become. On October 1, 2018, a new expungement law will become effective […]
If you have been charged with a drug offense in Union County, New Jersey, you are facing many potential consequences if convicted—including losing your driver’s license. In New Jersey, if you are charged with possession or use of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), the judge may revoke your license for a period of 6 months to 2 years. […]
A detention hearing is the part of the criminal justice process where a judge determines whether to release the defendant or keep them in jail before trial. In New Jersey, there have been major changes to the pretrial process because of what is called “Bail Reform.” New Jersey decided to reform its bail system, which […]
If you are in possession of drugs or a dangerous weapon in New Jersey, the police may charge you with a crime. For example, you may be stopped on the street, pulled over for a traffic stop, or surprised when authorities arrive at your home with a search warrant. Regardless of the circumstances, if police find a pistol, marijuana, stolen […]
A charge for DUI can expose you to serious penalties in New Jersey. However, the potential consequences of a conviction become increasingly severe if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and someone is hurt while you are driving under the influence. At William Proetta Criminal Law, our highly skilled criminal defense lawyers often defend clients charged […]
Police in Manchester, New Jersey recently arrested a local man who allegedly burglarized a vehicle and threatened a witness with a knife. The man is now facing serious charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon and terroristic threats. The aforementioned incident is said to have occurred in late October. The suspect, 44-year-old Manchester resident Shane W. Bowie, is accused of committing […]
In the ongoing battle between Middlesex County lawmakers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), agents from ICE conducted a five-day operation in Middlesex County recently. During the immigration sweep, ICE took 36 people into custody, all of whom are immigrants who were arrested in Middlesex County for criminal or DWI charges. The individuals taken into custody originate from an array […]
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office recently conducted a coordinated Safety/Enforcement Initiative with local police departments, county officials, and the New Jersey State Police on County Route 539, the results of which were over 100 tickets issued for traffic violations and two arrests for drug possession. CR 539 is a two-lane highway that travels from southeast to northwest in […]