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What can a juvenile offender expect in the New Jersey juvenile justice system?
Posted in: Criminal Law Drug Crimes Robbery Simple Assault

What can a juvenile offender expect in the New Jersey juvenile justice system?

July 29, 2021

A juvenile charged with a crime in New Jersey is regarded in the eyes of the justice system differently than an adult, although both face repercussions upon a finding of guilt. As opposed to its adult counterpart, the specific intention of the juvenile justice system is the main difference. The juvenile justice system exists not only to enact and carry out consequences for a youth under 18 years old who has committed a delinquent act, but also to rehabilitate them. […]

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Bad Checks: Not as Harmless As You Think
Posted in: Criminal Law Theft and Fraud

Bad Checks in New Jersey: Not as Harmless As You Think

July 16, 2021

The state of New Jersey takes the act of writing bad checks very seriously. Everyone has probably written a check and was surprised that it bounced due to insufficient funds.  The bank charges you between $25 and $50 for the mistake, and you contact the person to whom the check was written to pay the amount owed right away. Delayed bank transactions, direct deposit mix-ups, and human error on the checking account holder are frequent reasons for writing bad checks. […]

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How Has the Bail System in New Jersey Changed?
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How Has the Bail System in New Jersey Changed?

July 8, 2021

The days of a cash or bond bail have gone the way of the dinosaur. Defendants are now facing a different set of rules. As of January 1, 2017, New Jersey decided to save immediate incarceration for the most serious offenders; those considered a flight risk or a danger to the community before their indictments or trials. The decision was made because New Jersey correctional facilities were bursting at the seams, the existing bail system favored those with economic means, […]

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Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) & Diversionary Programs: Am I Eligible for a Conditional Dismissal in NJ?
Posted in: Assault Criminal Law Robbery Simple Assault Theft and Fraud

Diversionary Programs: Am I Eligible for a Conditional Dismissal in NJ?

July 6, 2021

Many first-time offenders who have never had contact with law enforcement and don’t really understand the legal system often have an overwhelming fear of being arrested for the first time. This unsettling uncertainty is because they don’t know what to expect. Still, they fear the negative consequences of having the arrest and possible criminal conviction on their record forever and the impact on their job, reputation, family, and community. We all make mistakes or have moments where we exercise poor […]

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Mistakes by NJ Courts When Issuing Criminal Sentences 
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Mistakes by NJ Courts When Issuing Criminal Sentences 

June 22, 2021

Whether to submit a motion for reconsideration or an appeal is a tactical decision that should be discussed with your attorney. An error that is “obviously capable of creating an unfair consequence” is referred to as “plain” or “harmful.” N.J. Ct. R. 2:10 The harmless error rule and the plain error rule are the same. The words are simply used in various instances depending on whether or not the error was brought to the trial judge’s notice. Use the phrase “plain error” […]

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