Pre-Trial Intervention Programs for First Time Offenders

May 7, 2018

Criminal charges in New Jersey can be potentially life-changing. Amongst the many penalties for a conviction, the most serious often include hefty jail or prison sentences. However, many first time criminal offenders with a clean record may be eligible for what is known as Pre-Trial Intervention Programs (PTI’s). Pre-Trial Intervention Programs are one type of diversionary program which can help first-time offenders avoid many of the consequences of a felony conviction. However, not all individuals or charges are eligible for PTI’s, […]

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Defending Against Disorderly Persons Charges in NJ

April 27, 2018

Disorderly persons charges in New Jersey are quite serious for those charged. While they may not carry the same lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines as felonies, they still may result in incarceration, minor fines, and a stain on the offender’s permanent criminal record. Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons are considered criminal offenses, and an experienced attorney will use many of the same legal defenses as they would in felony criminal trials. Today, our disorderly persons defense lawyers will […]

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1993 Paterson, NJ Murder Conviction Reversed Using DNA Evidence

April 10, 2018

As reported by a recent nj.com article, two men who were wrongly imprisoned for murder have been set free based on new DNA evidence. After more than two (2) decades of maintaining their innocence, Ralph Lee and Eric Kelley were released from state prison. This begs the question, what evidence was used to wrongfully convict these two men in a 1993 murder case? This case shows both the dark side of criminal law as well as the glimmer of hope for innocent […]

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Jersey City Police Chase Ends in Crash

January 31, 2018

A stolen, yellow Corvette crashed into multiple motor vehicles this Sunday afternoon, causing property damage and injury to at least one driver. This resulted after police pursued the stolen vehicle through downtown Jersey City ending on West Side Avenue. The offender attempted to evade police custody on foot before ultimately being caught and arrested. Today, our attorneys will discuss the criminal charges this offender may face, the penalties if convicted, and how an experienced criminal defense attorney might offer a […]

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Passaic County pair charged in North Bergen armed robbery

December 20, 2016

Last month, two men were arrested and charged in a North Bergen, NJ robbery.  The men allegedly used a gun to threaten and rob a car salesman while negotiating for the purchase of the car.  The two men then attempted to evade the police but were subsequently detained. The suspects, Charles Umstead, 23, of North Haledon, and Wanya M. Gore, 21, of Paterson, were arrested and charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and obstructing a governmental function for […]

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