To most people, kidnapping conjures images of someone being shoved into a van or a home invasion targeting the child or spouse of someone powerful or wealthy. While these kinds of high-profile, dramatic kidnappings certainly do occur, they are far from the only...
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What to know if you’re facing robbery charges in New Jersey
There are two primary types of robbery charges here in New Jersey: First degree and second-degree. Which of these prosecutors decide to charge you with is contingent upon the nature of the crime you're alleged to have committed. Knowing the difference between these...
When are the police required to Mirandize you?
How many times have you heard on police episodes, “You have the right to remain silent?” Remaining silent is a right everyone has under the 5th Amendment of the United States Constitution, which protects against self-incrimination. It’s so important to our legal...
How do you seal a criminal record from a New Jersey charge?
Your New Jersey criminal record probably affects many parts of your life. When you apply for a new job or a promotion, companies will check your criminal record. When you apply for college or student, your criminal record comes up again. Even when it comes to where...
Making sense of the federal criminal conspiracy charges that you’re facing
The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes any number of criminal offenses, including drug, violent and white-collar crimes. The federal government generally invests significant resources in investigating potential violations of federal law. The U.S. Attorney's Office then...
Was it murder or self-defense?
If you are ever in the unfortunate position of being accused of murder, you may be able to take the affirmative defense that what occurred was self-defense and not murder. But make no mistake, this defense is not easy to establish and can easily be contradicted by...