If you’re arrested or brought up on charges of tax fraud, you might be worried about the obvious punishments, fines and jail time. But being convicted can lead to more ramifications that go well beyond the obvious: Future employment – On most job applications there’s a section asking “have you ever been convicted of a […]
Federal drug crimes often punished more severely than state counterparts
October 20, 2014 by ·
Both individual states and the federal government have laws prohibiting the possession and distribution of illegal drugs. Someone caught with drugs can face prosecution under state laws, federal laws or both. But, while federal and state drug laws prohibit similar conduct, there are differences between state and federal drug prosecutions, particularly when it comes to […]
$200 million fraud scheme in tri-state area may make for a complex trial
October 15, 2014 by ·
On February 5, 18 people were charged and 13 arrested in Newark for purportedly stealing $200 million in what could be one of the largest credit card fraud schemes ever handled by the United States Department of Justice. The defendants allegedly operated out of several different locations throughout New York and New Jersey, including Iselin, […]
New Jersey mandatory drug treatment targets non-violent offenders
October 10, 2014 by ·
Three counties in New Jersey will benefit from a $2.5 million dollar pilot program signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie in July. The counties, which have not been publicly named, will initiate mandatory treatment for all low-level drug offenders and non-violent offenders addicted to drugs. The idea behind the mandatory treatment program is to […]
Parole and reentry system under fire, is reform in the future?
October 7, 2014 by ·
The prison system is designed to meet two needs: punishment and rehabilitation. Critics of federal criminal charges argue that the system takes the role of punishment too far. Not only are those who are convicted of nonviolent drug possession charges eligible for long sentences but they also cannot receive parole. Background of parole in the […]
Drug searches in New Jersey: Know your rights
October 7, 2014 by ·
The Constitution affords a variety of rights. One that is often questioned within the criminal court system are the various rights afforded under the fourth amendment, particularly the freedom against unreasonable searches and seizures. These rights were recently tested in the Supreme Court when the justices were asked to determine when a police officer using […]
Newark man faces serious robbery charges under the Hobbs Act
October 7, 2014 by ·
In late September 2013, a federal grand jury submitted a 19-count indictment against a man from Newark who has been linked to a series of commercial establishment robberies in Essex, Union and Bergen Counties. The defendant, 26, is facing a charge for conspiring to carry out a Hobbs Act robbery, nine other charges related to […]
The real tax problems of New Jersey housewives
October 7, 2014 by ·
Anyone – even New Jersey’s rich and famous – can confront criminal charges. Regardless of your status, the law is applicable to everyone. Recently, the stars of Bravo’s hit reality show, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” have been slapped with charges related to financial fraud. Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice of Towaco, New Jersey, […]
What factors can compromise a criminal case?
October 2, 2014 by ·
Many defense attorneys often wonder: what makes a criminal case strong? As they uncover the answer to this question with each practicing experience, professionals must also examine the different factors that can hurt a case. Did you know that 10 factors are common to most wrongful criminal convictions? A study, performed by American University in […]
