In New Jersey, not all driving under the influence convictions are treated equally. In fact, the amount of time a license will be suspended for and how long a person can end up in jail for greatly depends on the driver’s blood alcohol content and if there have been prior DUI offenses. The New Jersey […]

New Jersey state law recently got tougher on criminal convictions related to child pornography. A new statute calls for a mandatory five years in prison without parole if a person is convicted of distributing 25 or more images of child pornography. A conviction for distribution of child pornography is significantly more serious than a possession […]

Simple assault is the charge many New Jersey residents may associate with being in a bar fight or some type of physical altercation, such as pushing. However, while “simple” may be in the charge, one should still take this type of assault charge very seriously as it does carry with it a potential six-month jail […]

Quite frequently, when talking about burglary, we tend to think of someone breaking into a home and stealing valuables, like jewelry or electronics. However, the truth is that a person can be charged with burglary after stealing materials out of an unoccupied home. Right now, a Mays Landing, New Jersey, man is being accused of […]

The issue of consent often comes up in sexual assault cases. It is not uncommon for one party to say the sexual contact was consensual, but for the other party to say it was assault or rape. For the person claiming the contact was consensual, these kinds of accusations can quickly tarnish their reputation. Recently, […]