Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Feb 2, 2012 By Aiman Ibrahim
Domestic child abuse involves violence or neglect toward one's own child. A domestic child abuse conviction can result in jail time and complications regarding future custody of the alleged ...
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Posted on Jan 31, 2012 By Aiman Ibrahim
Domestic violence involves the occurrence of a crime committed by a spouse, parent, boyfriend, girlfriend, domestic partner, former spouse, or household member. Crimes that may fall under the umbrella ...
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Posted on Jan 30, 2012 By Aiman Ibrahim
It is common for juvenile first-time offenders charged with minor offenses or misdemeanors to be shown some leniency by the juvenile court. The same cannot always be said, however, for youths facing ...
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Posted on Jan 27, 2012 By Aiman Ibrahim
In New Jersey, there are harsh penalties for marijuana possession and marijuana possession with intent to sell. These already harsh penalties can become even more serious if the incident that led to ...
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Posted on Dec 19, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Criminal mischief is a phrase used to describe an act of misbehavior, disruption, disobedience, and waywardness. Examples of juvenile criminal mischief include damaging public or private property, ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Understanding Prosecution of New Jersey Juvenile Felony Offenses It is common for juvenile first-time offenders charged with minor offenses or misdemeanors to be shown some leniency by the juvenile ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Being charged with a sex crime can be an extremely challenging time in a person's life, especially if they are innocent of the allegations against them. States have made protecting victims of sex ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
For divorcing spouses with children, the issue of custody is perhaps the most important and stressful issue with which to deal. Custody issues are generally divided into two concepts: Legal Custody ...
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Posted on Nov 22, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
If you are a juvenile charged with a crime or a parent of a juvenile who has been charged with a crime, you may need the qualified services of a Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney – and the ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
If You've Been Charged or Falsely Accused of Child Abuse or Endangering in New Jersey You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney In New Jersey, criminal child abuse is referred to as ...
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Posted on Oct 31, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Forgery is a serious crime that is oftentimes confused with fraud; however, forgery in New Jersey usually involves specific intent with a specific thought process, whereas fraud is characterized by a ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Under New Jersey N.J.S.A. 2C:25-21a, a police officer is legally required to make an arrest if a victim "exhibits signs of injury." This means that when an officer is called about a domestic ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
If New Jersey lawmakers get their way, new legislation will give alleged domestic violence victims justification to use force to protect themselves in an altercation. The proposed bill would allow ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
When a restraining order is issued against someone, the targeted person's freedom becomes limited. That person is not allowed to come within a certain distance of a spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
A person is guilty of simple assault under New Jersey Statute 2C:12-1 if he or she, "(1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) ...
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Posted on Oct 11, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
If you have been involved in a domestic dispute in New Jersey, you may be facing serious criminal charges. These types of incidents often result from a misunderstanding or an argument that quickly ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
In New Jersey, you do not have to be found with an illegal drug to face drug charges. In fact, possession of items related to illegal drugs may be all the authorities need to charge you with a ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
A disorderly persons charge is an offense and not a crime in New Jersey. It is a category of offense that typically involves something relatively minor, such as a petty theft or a drug possession ...
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Posted on Oct 4, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
A disorderly persons charge is an offense and not a crime in New Jersey. It is a category of offense that typically involves something relatively minor, such as a petty theft or a drug possession ...
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Posted on Sep 29, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
There are many different degrees of arson charges in New Jersey. New Jersey Statute 2C:17-1 says an individual is guilty of second degree arson if the person causes a fire that deliberately places ...
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Posted on Sep 28, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
In New Jersey, harassment charges commonly result from a misunderstanding, which is possible why many people make the mistake of assuming that these are not serious charges. While they may not be as ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
According to New Jersey Statute 2C:29-2, a person is guilty of disorderly conduct if "they purposely prevents or attempts to prevent a law enforcement officer from affecting an arrest." It ...
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Posted on Sep 26, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
What is New Jersey's Pre-Trial Intervention Program and How Does it Work? The Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI) in New Jersey allows individuals an opportunity to avoid going to court and the ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
New Jersey Statute 2C:12-10 offers a wide range of possible stalking offenses that all carry their own penalties. Under the statute: "A person is guilty of stalking, a crime of the fourth degree, ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
An expungement is a legal process in which a criminal record may be cleared of a prior conviction. It is an option that is sometimes available to individuals who plead guilty or no contest to an ...
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