If you have a family member on parole, it means that he or she is serving the rest of a sentence outside prison. Parole is conditional, meaning that if your family member violates paroles expectations, he or she could go back to prison. You may hope that, once your...
Advocacy And Guidance
Month: September 2022
FAQ about law enforcement’s use of cell site simulators
Cell phone records often provide location information that law enforcement might use in crime investigations. Law agencies recently began using cell phone simulators to improve the accuracy of location data. However, some have concerns about the legality of these...
How valid are eye-witness testimonies?
Eyewitness testimony is a common source of evidence for either side in a criminal case. However, experts continue to question their validity, and New Jersey's criminal justice system continues to make changes to improve the use of eyewitness testimonies. Role of...
Possible penalties for parole violation
Parole is an arrangement by which a person convicted of a crime spends the remaining time of the sentence outside of prison. People on parole receive an early release provided that they meet certain conditions. Examples of possible parole violations include the...
Process of suspected parole violation
Parole is one way the legal system gives defendants a second chance. Although released from incarceration, individuals on parole still must follow specific guidelines and restrictions, as they are still carrying out their sentence. During this supervised release, the...