Change in California Law Can Result in A Felony for Prosecutors Who Withhold Evidence

Newark, NJ- If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey or anywhere, the outcome of your case depends on the body of evidence both the prosecution and the defense plan to share with one another, and present to the court. But sometimes evidence that is critical to the accused’s...

Newark, NJ- On October 4th, Hurricane Matthew, a category four storm, caused widespread destruction throughout the Caribbean, killing over a thousand people and decimating the island of Haiti. In recognition of the urgent humanitarian crisis in the region, last week the Department of Homeland Security announced they would suspend deportations...

Newark, NJ- A federal district court in the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that immigration detainers exceed the legal authority of federal immigration agencies. The ruling voids immigration detainers issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Illinois and several surrounding states, but the effects of the decision could impact...

Newark, NJ-Nearly 20,000 DWI cases in New Jersey could be challenged after it was revealed that a Sargent for the State Police allegedly skipped a step when calibrating breathalyzers that used to determine if a driver is drunk. Because he knowingly skipped the step, he is facing criminal charges and...

Newark, NJ- Immigrants who are victims of crime and cooperating with police may be eligible for a U-visa. A U-visa is a special category of nonimmigrant visa that applies to immigrants who are victims of crime and their immediate family members. It gives them protection from deportation while also granting...