Violence as an Element of New Jersey Crimes
October 7, 2021
The law is clear in New Jersey. Theft, weapons possession, and drunk driving are grave threats to public peace and safety. However, when simple theft, possession charges, and DWI accidents elevate to much more serious crimes, you can be sure that is because bodily harm or threatened physical harm arose during the commission of a crime or offense. The law considers threatening another’s life or limb the most egregious of criminal behavior. So, punishment for violence or unconscionable ... Read More»
Disorderly Conduct in Cranford NJ
July 28, 2021
Cranford NJ Disorderly Conduct Attorney
Downtown Cranford is a great place to spend a Saturday night with friends from out of town. You can show them around the charming shops, restaurants, and bars. And on your way back to their hotel, you can stop in at the hotel’s pub to watch a replay of the game or listen to music, laughing about good times. But if you venture out back onto the streets and get too carried away, remember that there are laws against rowdy behavior that disrupts others ... Read More»
Eluding Police or Resisting Arrest in New Jersey: One Statute with Several Meanings
July 1, 2021
What if you were walking on the street, driving home, or out for a night on the town and an officer tried to pull you over or arrest you. Your choices may seem limited, though the urge to flee might cross your mind and make your body tense up in anticipation. If you are arrested in New Jersey, you ought to think twice before interfering with a police officer’s arrest, whether your own or someone else’s. Resisting arrest can get you thrown in jail for up to six months. And if you drove away ... Read More»
Simple Assault in Clark, New Jersey
January 26, 2021
Clark Municipal Court, located along Westfield Avenue in the southern part of Union County, is home to many litigated complaints of simple assault violating N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(a). While the town is seemingly picturesque and cloaked in the suburban lifestyle, it is not devoid of violent activity. Simple assault is a lower level criminal offense but at its core, is violence or the threat of harm against another. Consequences such as time in the county jail, excessive fines, and a conviction on ... Read More»