JERSEY CITY and NEWARK, New Jersey. Last week, we discussed some of the challenges that individuals with criminal records face. Laws regarding expungement of criminal records vary across the country. New Jersey recently updated its expungement laws which can have major implications for individuals looking to get a fresh start....

JERSEY CITY and NEWARK, New Jersey. Having a drug charge, DUI, or other criminal charge on your record can impact your ability to get hired for certain jobs, access certain social support programs, and can haunt you for years to come. As more prosecutors and communities understand the long-term impact...

JERSEY CITY and NEWARK, New Jersey. Most people don’t realize that they can be arrested for a DUI even when they are not driving their vehicle. Imagine this scenario: you’ve had one too many drinks and know it. You don’t have a ride home, so rather than drinking and driving,...

On Wednesday, August 29, 2018, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued a Memorandum of Guidance “Regarding Municipal Prosecutors’ Discretion in Prosecuting Marijuana and Other Criminal Offenses.” To read this complete Memorandum of Guidance (hereafter, “Memorandum”) online, click here. Attorney General Grewal issued this Memorandum more than a month...

Hiring an attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make as the implications of your decision can be far-reaching. After all, the outcome of your legal matter can affect your freedom, rights, finances, reputation, and educational and employment opportunities. Whether you’ve been charged with a crime or...