Addiction is a serious medical issue that has social and criminal consequences. People get arrested and go to prison because they have developed a chemical dependence on a specific substance. Drug use does not occur in a vacuum but is often the result of untreated...
Criminal Defense
Can you tell the police not to enter your home?
If the police show up at your home and knock on the door, they may simply want to talk to you. But it is likely that they may ask if they can come inside and have a look around. They may not have opened an official investigation yet, but you know that they're...
3 consequences you face if you don’t contest a restraining order
Compared to criminal charges, a restraining order may not seem like as serious of an issue. It only imposes penalties if someone gets caught in violation of the order and won't necessarily turn up in background searches. If a member of your family or household member...
Creating a defense against drug possession in New Jersey
Although the nation continues relaxing its stance against possessing certain substances, you can still face trouble if you are caught with drugs. For example, it is no longer illegal to have and consume marijuana in New Jersey. However, residents must still follow the...
How a domestic violence conviction can affect you long after your case ends
Domestic violence can be either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the nature of the offense here in New Jersey. Many defendants make the mistake of assuming that the deprivation of rights that occurs if they are convicted of felony domestic violence won't be the...
Can alcohol be a defense against domestic violence charges?
Domestic violence is one of the most common violent offenses that occurs in New Jersey. There are arguably dozens of domestic violence incidents that occur for every one that someone reports to the police. Even when the police go out to a disturbance, they often don't...
Criminal accusations and convictions can have far-reaching implications
Many people take the saying "innocent until proven guilty" to mean that someone who's facing criminal charges won't have any restrictions placed upon them for a crime unless they're found guilty of it. This is a serious misunderstanding that people often have,...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ CRIMINAL ATTORNEY
I represented a client charged with Driving While Intoxicated and other motor vehicle offenses, as well as criminal charges for Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances. The case originated at the County Superior Court as a third-degree felony charge and was...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ CRIMINAL ATTORNEY
I represented a client charged with felony possession of cocaine and misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. My client was arrested with several other individuals, all of whom received similar charges. After reviewing all discovery and...
UNION COUNTY, NJ CRIMINAL ATTORNEY
I represented a client who was arrested with several other individuals and charged with multiple counts of felony drug possession. My client maintained his innocence throughout the case. The case was sent to the grand jury, which returned indictments against my client...