After former Essex County Sheriff Officer, Robert Andrews, argued that it was unconstitutional for him to provide his cell phone passcode to law enforcement, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that it wasn’t. Andrews, who was under investigation for aiding a man...
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If Passed, How Will the New Prison Reform Bills Affect You?
As civil unrest has engulfed the country, lawmakers here in New Jersey are urging for the passing of various prison reform bills in an effort to improve the criminal justice system. This would include everything from sentencing to incarceration. Find out what these...
How Do I Get Post-Conviction Relief?
Post-conviction relief is a legal term that describes the ability to bring more evidence after a trial has already been decided. This is important when new evidence or legal issues arise in a case that has already received a ruling. Important Details of...
What are the Fines and Prison Terms for Aggravated Assault in New Jersey?
If you ever watch or read the news, you will often hear about cases of aggravated assault all throughout New Jersey. Aggravated assault is not a new charge, but the state has gotten stricter in its fines and prison terms over the years. Understanding the legal charges...
Credit Card Fraud and Related Offenses
When an individual is charged with credit card fraud in New Jersey, it can be a challenging reality to face. Being accused of one of these crimes can be daunting and complicated as you endure the legal system and try to protect your rights. At the Law Offices of Jill...
When Can I Get an Expungement?
For many individuals, having their record expunged means a fresh start in life. Criminal convictions stay on records for a long period of time, leaving a huge impact on a person’s life as they try to find employment, housing, and other means. The expungement process...
Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
We live in an age of “do-it-yourself.” You have a question about how to fix something, cook something, make something? Chances are, you can probably find the instructions for it online. While we may have become accustomed to finding answers to our common questions...
What Are the Penalties for Using Someone Else’s Credit Card?
Fraud (in all its forms) can come with severe penalties for those who engage in it. One of the most common types of fraud is credit or debit card fraud. This act involves illegally using someone else’s credit or debit card information to purchase goods. What many...
The COVID-19 Virus And Your Rights
Until further notice, there are no in-person Superior Court and Municipal Court proceedings. As many matters as possible including case management conferences, pleas motions to be released, sentences and hearings will be handled by telephone or video conference. This...
If You Are Unhappy With Your Attorney You Don’t Have To Stay
Ms. Cohen will provide a second opinion as to the performance of your attorney. Please contact her for an initial free consultation. If you have a copy of the important parts of your file you can contact her for a second review. Although the initial consultation is...