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Why Probable Cause Matters in Your New Jersey Criminal Case
If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, there are some key legal principles that may significantly influence the outcome of your case, one of which is probable cause. “Probable cause” is a legal term that is often used in the context of search and seizure laws in New Jersey. Generally, police must have…
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Medford Pharmacist Sentenced for Distributing and Dispensing Prescription Drugs
During a period of time that has become known as America’s opioid epidemic, “pill mills”—where doctors or pharmacists loosely hand out drugs—have become a worthy target for law enforcement and prosecutors. In fact, drug charges against medical professionals have become very common in Burlington County and throughout New Jersey. While the criminal justice system aims…
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Pretrial Detention Since Bail Reform in NJ
Bail reform in New Jersey reshaped how pretrial detention and bail work in the state. On January 1, 2017, the Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act (the “Act”) became law. Before the Act, judges would set money bail amounts for each case a defendant had. If the defendant could not pay the amount in bail…
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Why Letting Someone else Drive Drunk Can Get You Charged with DWI in New Jersey
Government agencies and non-profit organizations have been largely successful in getting out the message that driving while intoxicated (DWI) is dangerous. It is also against the law. New Jersey, like all other states, has DUI laws making it illegal to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of 0.08 percent or higher. The penalties and…
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Two Charged with Theft Crimes in Evesham Township
Two men were recently arrested in Evesham Township, New Jersey for numerous theft offenses after allegedly using bags lined with aluminum foil to get past security systems. Authorities say these “booster bags” were used to steal nearly $4,000 in merchandise, which police say the men attempted to sell to a local store. The men in this case,…