Being accused of any weapons charge could have catastrophic consequences for your future if you are not careful to retain a criminal defense attorney immediately. Unlawful discharge of a weapon can escalate quickly and a police officer may accuse you of this crime without enough evidence or clarity about the situation. States have long restricted […]

Conviction of domestic violence in New Jersey can carry penalties like jail or prison time, fines, and other consequences. The court may also issue a restraining order either before or after the trial or plea is entered. In New Jersey, a domestic violence charge typically consists of three components: who did it, what happened, and […]

While “assault” is a crime of violence recognized by every U.S. state, different states treat assault differently. Some state statutes define assault as intentional force or violence used against someone else, such as hitting, shaking, or slapping. Others include not only actual acts of force or violence but also behavior that causes a person to […]

Running away when a police officer has issued an order to stop can be charged with a criminal offense known as eluding. Even if the person charged with evading or eluding faces no other criminal charges, this offense alone can come with serious penalties if someone is convicted.

Most people are at least familiar with the general concept of the right to remain silent. The purpose of the right to remain silent is to help you avoid incriminating yourself accidentally when police officers or other authorities are questioning you about something.