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In New Jersey, misdemeanors are known as petty disorderly persons offenses or disorderly persons offenses. These crimes may be expunged as long as you were not convicted of more than five disorderly persons offenses. Some common disorderly persons offenses include simple assault, possession of drug paraphernalia, shoplifting less than $200, resisting arrest, writing a bad […]

When your records are expunged in New Jersey, they generally can’t be accessed by anyone except under specific circumstances. For example: A court may access your criminal history when determining bail or sentencing. Immigration officials may review these records when reviewing immigration applications. The military and law-related employers may also access these records when reviewing […]

Most likely not. In most cases, juveniles are not tried as adults unless they have committed a major offense or have a prior criminal history.

Your child may have to attend one or more court hearings, but it’s unlikely there will be a formal criminal trial. With that said, it is still important to take these court hearings seriously and be prepared.

There’s a good chance your child’s charges can be reduced or dropped, especially if they have no prior criminal history. In general, courts want to help rehabilitate juvenile offenders instead of punishing them.

New Jersey law prohibits or restricts the possession of several types of firearms and firearm accessories. Assault weapons are banned entirely, as are machine guns and sawed-off shotguns. Possessing a handgun is also prohibited unless you are a current or former police officer, or you have a special permit. Finally, gun accessories such as silencers […]

No one under the age of 18 can purchase a firearm in New Jersey, and residents under the age of 21 are prohibited from purchasing a handgun without a special permit or authorization. Certain individuals are also entirely barred from purchasing guns in the state, including those convicted of violent crimes, serious drug violations, or […]

Yes, you should seek help without delay. Time is of the essence. The sooner you get an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side, the sooner you can protect your rights and develop a defense strategy that works best for you and your circumstances.

In New Jersey, the standard BAC limit for alcohol intoxication is 0.08 percent. A driver who has a BAC at or above that level is deemed to be driving under the influence. Commercial drivers, such as truck drivers, bus drivers, or limo drivers, are subject to a lower limit of 0.04 percent while on duty. […]

Under certain circumstances, a DUI may be charged as a felony, also called an indictable crime or offense, in New Jersey. Factors that may raise the grading of a DUI charge in New Jersey include: Driving with a suspended license, especially when a suspension was ordered for a prior DUI Driving with a minor child […]