DWI Convictions Affect Employment In Limited Ways Will a DWI conviction affect employment? The good news is that a DWI in New Jersey is a traffic offense.  While the majority of other states classifies DWIs as “crimes”, it is not so in NJ.  However, once you get a DWI on your driving record, you can never get it off your record.  Your DWI conviction stays on your record forever. Do you drive for a living? A DWI conviction in New Jersey is not a criminal offense. Therefore, if your employer is performing a criminal background check, your DWI conviction should not appear. Now, if you dri ..read more

New Jersey Conditional & Hardship Licenses I Need To Get To Work! New Jersey Conditional or Hardship Licenses are available depending on the reason for your license suspension. Every DWI client asks, “If I get a DWI & lose my license for three months, can I get a Conditional License for work?” After you get arrested for a DWI or DUI, you are at risk of losing your license for a minimum of 3 months. A hardship license would allow you to get to and from work. Getting A Conditional Or Hardship License For A Drug Conviction Under New Jersey law, your driving privilege will be s ..read more

Plea Bargains: What Are They & Why Are They Used? Plea bargains run our criminal justice system. 90% of cases are settled by way of plea deals. When you’re charged with a crime, your lawyer will negotiate a plea bargain. But is a plea bargain your only way out? Some Basics About Plea Bargains A plea bargain is a pretrial settlement. Instead of going to trial and risking a guilty verdict, you may be considering a plea bargain. Plea deals are encouraged under Federal & State law. However, if you’re innocent of your criminal charges, a plea bargain may not be an option. We will disc ..read more

What's The Difference Between Simple & Aggravated Assault? Simple Assault & Aggravated Assault charges are very different. One is a misdemeanor & the other is a felony. This article explains the difference between these two charges. The difference between Simple Assault & Aggravated Assault could mean the difference between going to jail & keeping your freedom.  > Simple Assault is a Misdemeanor or Disorderly Persons Offense in New Jersey. >Misdemeanor charges are prosecuted Municipal court. >Aggravated Assault is a Felony or Indictable Offense in New Jersey ..read more

NJ Graves Act Waiver - How To Get One If you acquired a gun lawfully in another state & bring it to New Jersey, you may be charged with a felony. You will be subject to arrest, prosecution, and conviction for unlawful gun possession in New Jersey. This article explains how you can avoid conviction and incarceration in NJ. Introduction What Is The Graves Act In NJ? The NJ Graves Act is a very serious law. If you are accused of violating the Graves Act, you are facing prison. Under NJ law, any crime involving a firearm will trigger “Mandatory Prison”. Even if no one was hurt & th ..read more

Dismissing Harassment Charges Harassment charges are extremely common in New Jersey. It seems like these charges are added to every case. If you have any type of Assault, Terroristic Threat, Stalking, or Criminal Mischief charge, chances are good that you also have a Harassment charge. Where do Harassment Charges come from? Harrassment charges always arise from a “relationship gone bad”. It’s common to see people in toxic relationships bring their personal vendettas to court. While many crimes like assault, robbery, burglary & shoplifting are committed among strangers, harassment cha ..read more

Dismissing Criminal Charges: Top 7 Ways To End The Nightmare Introduction Getting your criminal charges dismissed is possible. If you’ve been arrested, then you’re interested to know how your criminal lawyer can get your charges dismissed. Of course, you understand that you are innocent until proven guilty. But getting your criminal charges dismissed would bring a quick end to your nightmare. Don't Feel Like Reading? Watch Our Video What Are Your Options? You have two options if you can’t get your criminal charges dismissed. Option 1: Plead Guilty Option 2: Go to trial ..read more

Criminal Lawyers: Why We Need Them & How To Choose One Few things in life are worse than being accused of a crime. Criminal lawyers are sworn to uphold and protect your Constitutional Rights., This article will help you find the defense attorney that is right for you. Introduction Criminal lawyers like the one Matthew McConaughey played in the Lincoln Lawyer represent people accused of all types of crimes. Defense attorneys work very hard to protect your Constitutional Due Process rights i.e., your right against self-incrimination, your right to counsel, and your right to a trial. Cri ..read more

NJ Felony (Indictable) Charges: 5 Steps To Start Fighting Back! In New Jersey, felony charges are termed “Indictable Offenses”. These are the most serious charges that you can face. If you plead guilty, or are found guilty, the judge has no choice but to sentence you to prison. We’ve put together everything you need to know regarding Felony (Indictable) offenses in New Jersey. Introduction Felony charges in New Jersey carry serious consequences. In addition to facing incarceration, you may lose your job, kicked out of school, or get deported. However, depending on your “life-situation ..read more

PTI in New Jersey Everything you need to know in five minutes Think of Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) as your ONE & ONLY Get-out-of-Jail-Free card. It’s the QUICKEST way to be done with your Felony arrest. PTI in NJ is “generally” for first-time offenders. In rare cases, someone with a prior felony conviction may find a way to get in to PTI, but don’t get your hopes up. It almost never happens. Not All Crimes Are Eligible For PTI Now, not all crimes are eligible for PTI. Just because you have a clean record, doesn’t mean that you’ll get into PTI. For example, if you crack someone in t ..read more