In New Jersey, domestic violence is a term that describes a pattern of physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse committed against a spouse, ex-spouse, partner, date, or parent of the victim’s child, family, or household member. In many domestic violence cases, a victim reports the alleged abuser’s use or possession of a firearm. In some cases, the
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The Aftereffects of a Criminal Conviction in New Jersey
Criminal Convictions Have Lasting Impacts on Your Life
A criminal conviction on your record has a long-lasting effect on a person’s life. The immediate consequences are clear. People may have to obtain counsel to help them navigate criminal proceedings. They may have to prepare for trial or plead. This may result in a conviction, jail…
Legal Procedures in NJ Motor Vehicle Stops
Many people have been pulled over by the police, usually for mundane reasons such as a broken taillight or speeding. A valid traffic stop is one where the police have observed an infraction related to your vehicle. Examples include broken headlights or tail lights, no license plate or expired plates, dark window tint, shattered windows…
Getting a Criminal Charge Downgraded in NJ
New Jersey’s criminal code classifies crimes by degrees and divides all crimes into indictable offenses, disorderly persons offenses, or petty disorderly persons offenses. The crime degree corresponds to the severity of the crime and its commensurate punishments. For instance, those convicted of first-degree crimes may serve a 20-year prison term and pay…