The healthcare industry is perhaps the fastest growing industry in our nation. Because it has to do with people’s health, it’s highly regulated, so It stands to reason that it also has the most new laws associated with it. If you’re in need of a defense attorney, be sure to consult with an experienced health […]
Drug Charges Can Be Fought By The Right Drug Possession Attorney
December 18, 2014 by ·
If there’s one thing that’s been made perfectly clear by the burgeoning marijuana industry, it’s that the laws and the public attitude toward drugs is constantly changing. As some drugs become accepted, other’s become more demonized. Do you know the constantly changing laws for New Jersey, its neighboring states, and the federal government? Better yet, […]
Find The Right Tax Evasion Lawyer To Fight For You
December 12, 2014 by ·
It’s not too long until tax season, and you’ll probably see dozens of articles telling you ways to avoid all of the red flags that alert the IRS and sends them your way. We’re not here to tell you how to avoid getting noticed in the first place, but we’ll do our best to keep […]
When You’re Arrested, Get A Criminal Justice Attorney Involved Immediately!
December 6, 2014 by ·
Television lied to you! Cop shows often show the suspect in the interrogation room, acting all cool and calm because he knows his alibi is airtight. He talks to the police for a few minutes, revealing more than he realizes, until the interrogator drops the evidence that proves the suspect is guilty. The suspect looks […]
Don’t Let Tax Fraud Charges Ruin Your Life
December 1, 2014 by ·
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 […]
