New Jersey Fentanyl Crimes and Consequences
December 23, 2021
Being Charged with Fentanyl Possession or Distribution is a Serious Situation in NJ
Far more potent than morphine, you often find Fentanyl in heroin, a potentially lethal opiate cocktail directly connected to overdoses in New Jersey. According to 2017 testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. Scientists initially developed it as a pain reliever ... Read More»
Reducing a DWI with New Jersey’s Ten Year Step Down Rule
December 16, 2021
For DUI offenses, New Jersey law formerly prohibited a judge from reducing a sentence until 2008 when the law changed. In 2008, however, case law introduced the "step down" rule for DWI offenses.
What is the NJ 10-Year Step Down Rule?
The rule's effect is to lessen the severity of punishment when a ten-year interval passes between offenses. So, if a defendant's second DWI occurs ten or more years after the first, a judge can exercise leniency in sentencing, treating the prior DUI as if it ... Read More»
Charged with Being the Leader of a Narcotics Trafficking Network in NJ
December 8, 2021
Anyone who is arrested for a drug offense in New Jersey needs to have a qualified criminal defense attorney on their side because many of these offenses can result in considerable jail or prison time, especially if the charge is for distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) such as heroin, cocaine, or prescription drugs. When it comes to drug crimes, however, one of the most serious charges a person can face is for being the Leader of a Narcotics Trafficking Network. This ... Read More»
Miranda Warnings, Violations, and the Case That Paved the Way
December 2, 2021
Did police fail to read you your rights? Union County lawyers discuss Miranda requirements and what you can do if you have been charged with a crime and not mirandized.
Everyone has certain constitutional rights – even, and perhaps especially, when they are arrested. For example, every U.S. citizen has the right not to incriminate themselves, whether it’s by remaining silent after being arrested or by not testifying as the defendant in a criminal trial. When police make an arrest or detain ... Read More»