A criminal charge is a formal accusation that a crime has been committed, made by a governmental authority, such as a public prosecutor or police. Criminal charges are either misdemeanors or felonies, and both are categorized in degrees. When a person is facing criminal charges, their cases are generally resolved in one of three ways: […]
New Jersey’s Megan’s Law requires convicted sex offenders to register for the state’s sex offender registry. If the sex offender moves, that person must update the information provided to the sex offender registry. The requirement is ongoing, unless a court order removes the offender from registration requirements. If you are a registered sex offender in […]
If you have been convicted of a crime and imprisoned in New Jersey, you may qualify for early release through a parole program provided you meet a strict set of requirements. In New Jersey, you may be eligible for parole after serving one-third of your sentence, or another statutory minimum. If your crime falls under […]
Anyone who has been pulled over by a police officer for any reason understands how nerve-wracking it can be. It can be difficult to remain calm, particularly when you are not sure if you have done anything wrong. Not knowing the right things to say or do makes it even worse. A specific situation that […]
Romeo and Juliet laws in New Jersey are those that generally exempt the older member of a young couple against possible statutory rape and other sex offenses. Also called a close-in-age exemption, Romeo and Juliet Laws do not punish teens for having sex with others who are very close in age. As long as the […]
