U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Man Convicted of Making Online Threats

  • U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Man Convicted of Making Online Threats
    U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Man Convicted of Making Online Threats
    Newark, NJ- In an 7-1 decision, handed down on down on June 1st, the U.S. Supreme Court made it more difficult for prosecutors to convict people for making threats on Facebook and other social media platforms by reversing federal convictions of a Pennsylvania man accused of threatening his estranged wife....
  • Immigration Lawsuit Pushes for Timely Approval of Employment Authorization
    Immigration Lawsuit Pushes for Timely Approval of Employment Authorization
    Newark, NJ- A new class-action lawsuit, filed by three immigrants and immigration service providers in a federal court, alleges that the United State Citizenship and Immigration Services fails to process or adjudicate employment authorization applications in a timely manner as prescribed by law. The lawsuit also alleges the federal immigration...
  • 8 Factors That Influence Bail
    8 Factors That Influence Bail
    Bail involves depositing money with the court or jail so a detained defendant can be released from jail during the case. The agreement is legally binding, and requires you to return to court for every scheduled court date. It may include other terms such as turning in your passport and...
  • 5 Common Criminal Defenses Explained
    5 Common Criminal Defenses Explained
    In the United States, those who face criminal charges have the right to hire a criminal lawyer to construct a proper defense. The defense strategy you use can either help your case or harm it, and as a result, choosing the right defense is critical. The most appropriate strategy will...
  • 4 Steps to Take When Appealing a Criminal Conviction
    4 Steps to Take When Appealing a Criminal Conviction
    A criminal conviction can severely compromise your personal and financial interests. A guilty verdict for a criminal charge may result in a lengthy prison sentence and steep fines. (more…)