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What it Means to be Indicted in NJ
In New Jersey, indictable offenses are similar to felonies in other states. An indictable criminal offense is a first degree, second degree, third degree, or fourth degree crime. All indictable crimes carry the potential of at least 18 months of imprisonment, with fourth degree crimes being the least and first degree crimes being the most…
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New Jersey Law on Domestic Violence Simple Assault
Simple assault is a crime in New Jersey and in the context of a domestic relationship, an allegation of simple assault can have even more extensive consequences. Victims of domestic violence are protected under the New Jersey Domestic Violence Act, which imposes special requirements and procedures for handling and investigating allegations of domestic abuse. If…
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Detention Hearings in Burlington County, NJ
Bail Hearing in Mount Holly, New Jersey? If you are arrested in Burlington County, NJ, you might be glad to learn that New Jersey has done away with the traditional bail system and replaced it with a more formulaic approach that assesses a person’s risk level for failing to appear in court, endangering public safety,…
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DUI Heroin Charges in Bordentown, NJ
Charged with Driving under the Influence of Heroin in Bordentown NJ Bordentown, New Jersey is a leading source of DUI charges in Burlington County. As a result, people are charged on a regular basis with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and forced to face prosecution in the Bordentown Municipal Court. Since the…
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The Current Status of Marijuana Law in New Jersey
In recent years, several states have legalized marijuana and started to develop a lucrative cannabis industry. A move by New Jersey’s Attorney General Gurbir Grewal last week to direct an adjournment of all marijuana cases in municipal courts until September, while the Attorney General’s office works to develop new guidance for prosecutors on these cases,…