Blog Posts in September, 2011
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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Posted on Sep 20, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Individuals already facing criminal charges can make their situation much worse if they lie while under oath. Perjury in New Jersey is a serious crime and it often results in serious penalties. New ...
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Posted on Sep 19, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
An evening of drunken behavior can result in a number of serious charges. Intoxicated individuals tend to have fewer inhibitions and they are prone to make mistakes they never would have made while ...
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Posted on Sep 16, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Inhibiting the authorities from doing their job is a serious crime in New Jersey. Obstruction of justice charges may arise when someone is deliberately trying to hinder the authorities from conducting ...
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Posted on Sep 14, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
New Jersey makes a distinction between simple assault and aggravated assault. Depending on whether or not a weapon is involved a simple assault charge may become an aggravated assault charge. This ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Occasionally, people may lose their tempers after attending sporting events, or even during ordinary encounters that lead to arguments with other individuals. At times, these disagreements may result ...
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Posted on Sep 9, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Assault charges in New Jersey may result in severe penalties, including jail time and heavy fines. Assault charges should only result from incidents where serious violence was intentionally caused or ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Immigration Enforcement, Deportation & Removal When a permanent resident, green card holder, visa holder, or undocumented alien commits two or more crimes, it can have consequences to their ...
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Posted on Sep 2, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Arrest & Custody Pending Deportation When the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") or Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") takes custody of an ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2011 By Aiman Ibrahim
Release on Immigration Bond When an undocumented alien, visa holder or permanent resident (e.g. green card holder) is taken into custody by immigration authorities, there are instances where release ...
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