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Winter Slip & Fall Accidents in New Jersey

Published: Jan 09, 2017 in Personal Injury

The onset of winter weather can create the perfect conditions for slip and fall injuries to occur. Winter slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence during these cold months, with streets and sidewalks becoming covered with ice and snow. These kinds of accidents can…

New Jersey Bail Reform to Take Effect in January 2017

Published: Jan 05, 2017 in Criminal Defense

On January 1, 2017, a sweeping bail reform law took effect in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Judiciary’s Criminal Justice Reform Information Center, the new bail system is fairer to indigent defendants because it makes their ability to pay money for bail irrelevant…

Harsher Marijuana Sentences a Possibility in 2017

Published: Dec 30, 2016 in Criminal Defense, Drug Charges

In recent years, marijuana has received a lot of national attention because of numerous successful state-level initiatives to decriminalize its use. However, many of these state initiatives are headed for a collision course with federal law, which still classifies marijuana as a schedule 1 controlled…

Should Prostitution Be Decriminalized in New Jersey?

Published: Oct 10, 2016 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

A highly controversial offense, prostitution is considered a serious sex crime in the state of New Jersey. Penalties often include prison time and paying huge fines. An additional consequence is being required to register as a sex offender. This registration is often life long and…