Newark, NJ- In the hopes of ending the impasse over immigration reform, Democrats in the House recently introduced their version of a reform bill, which includes a pathway to legal residency for undocumented immigrants, enhanced border security and numerous beneficial changes to the visa system. I am closely watching how...

Newark, NJ-Last month as reported by the Press Of Atlantic City, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law a program that expands the diversionary program administered by the municipal court, giving some individuals the opportunity to keep their records clear of a criminal charge. Although disorderly person’s offenses are...

Newark, NJ- More people are arrested, charged, and incarcerated for drugs use and possession in the United States than any other nation. Drug laws in each state vary, but New Jersey has complex drugs laws and violating them can result in severe penalties including include incarceration. A criminal charge for...

Newark, NJ-Immigrants to the United States, regardless of status, must always be concerned about removal from the United States. Under U.S. immigration law, a non-citizen can be removed from the country for criminal convictions, which are outlined by the Immigration Nationality Act. However, what is considered a criminal conviction under...

Elmwood Park, NJ- Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is small primarily urban area located 13 miles from New York City in Bergen County. The borough is also in close proximity to Newark and is within a few miles of several colleges and universities. The Census Bureau estimates that the population of...