Cellphones, Privacy Rights and New Jersey Criminal Defense

Newark, NJ- With technology becoming an omnipresent force in modern life, the line between privacy-- especially in the digital realm-- and our constitutional rights can be somewhat murky. So, the Supreme Court is often called on to clarify our rights to privacy in the context of the constitution. The court’s...

Newark, NJ- Parole is conditional release from prison awarded to individuals for good behavior and allows them to live in the community under the supervision of a parole officer. The terms of parole are tremendously rigid, and if those terms are not strictly adhered to the parolee may find themselves...

Newark, NJ- Asylum is a special immigration status granted to individuals who left, or cannot return to, their native countries out of fear for their personal safety and fear they face further persecution if they return. The United States limits the number of immigrants granted asylum each year and requires...

Newark, NJ- Domestic violence is an issue that affects men, women and children. The justice system takes such charges seriously. In New Jersey, domestic violence laws are strong and strictly enforced. New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17, et. seq.) defines domestic violence as one or...

Newark, NJ- Many immigrants have encountered "notarios" or "immigration consultants," and have wondered if these so-called "experts" can help them with their immigration petitions. Immigrants are often at a disadvantage when they embark on the complicated task of gaining legal status. They have little knowledge of the United States' immigration...