Individuals are permitted to request that records of criminal proceedings be sealed and unavailable to the public, including evidence of charges and convictions. This process is referred to as expungement and it is useful because it allows an individual to shelve criminal records from the prying eyes of employers, creditors,…
When police reasonably suspect that a driver operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they have the right under the law to arrest the accused so that more detailed test can be performed, in some instances, even a blood test. This post explores the circumstances…
Individuals who are the victims of domestic violence often apply for a temporary restraining order against their spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, domestic partner, or another defendant that falls under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. In order to succeed on an application for a temporary restraining order, the plaintiff/victim must demonstrate that…
Whether you are in municipal court or the Superior Court in Union County, the court’s authority to impose penalties is confined to that which is permitted under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-1 et seq. For the most part, the severity of the punishment hinges on the degree of the offense to which an…
The attorneys at our Cranford Criminal Defense Firm field hundreds of calls each month from individuals charged with all sorts of drug violations. The inquiries range from search issues involved in basic marijuana possession cases all the way up to complex questions about drug kingpin charges. A common item is…
Union County Attorney For Bail Reduction Motion Every defendant has the right to seek a bail reduction and most individuals are aware of this right. What they do not realize is that the best opportunity for reducing the amount, changing the type or eliminating a restriction on bail is often…
When someone violates the New Jersey Criminal Code, a related charge may be filed. The lowest grade of violations are disorderly persons offenses. Typically, these charges are heard in municipal courts like the one in Elizabeth, Cranford, and Westfield. Our attorneys are former municipal prosecutors who have been defending individuals…
If you are the subject of a restraining order and would like to have it vacated, this relief is available under New Jersey Law. In this regard, a final restraining order can be dissolved, removed and/or vacated in one of three ways. It is crucial to keep in mind, however, that the…
When an individual is charged with an offense under the New Jersey Criminal Code, the court has the discretion to set a bail amount. The purpose of bail is not to penalize and individual but rather to ensure his/her appearance in a criminal case. Accordingly, courts are supposed to set…
We appeared in Union County Superior Court today in an ongoing First Degree Robbery case. We were retained in the matter approximately a year ago and are defending a gentleman who was basically a “look out” for what turned out to be an armed robbery in Union County. While the…
