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⟩ A Letter from Our Office to Parents of Rutgers Students Preparing to Return to Campus
Finally, schools are fully opening back up, and the entire Rutgers community is coming back to “The Banks” for, hopefully another amazing school year. Yet, parents new and old alike understand that college is the bridge to adulthood that brings certain new challenges. This letter is written to inform parents of some of the potential Read More
Read MorePTI Reform Needed Following Marijuana Law Changes
Often in our practice, our clients avoid jail time in exchange for enrollment in a diversionary program, like the Pretrial Intervention (PTI), or Conditional Discharge (CD) program. This allows them to enroll in a program to demonstrate to the court their intent on self-improvement, and allows their record to remain clean so long as they Read More
Read MoreMoving on from Marijuana Convictions: New Court Directive Advises Pretrial Services on Legalization
Even though recreational marijuana use was officially legalized in February 2021, those who have been caught with the substance in the past are still being affected by these charges. The New Jersey Pretrial Services Program evaluates and monitors defendants based on their past convictions and current status, including indications of substance use. Previously, prior marijuana-related Read More
Read MoreSuperior Court Makes Payment Plans Accessible
A recent Superior Court case, and contemporaneous guidance offered by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, has revealed new and convenient ways to make in court payments when you do not have the necessary money on the day of court, often in the form of monthly installments. This is a major improvement to prior Read More
Read MorePhase 1 of 5 Complete: New Jersey Supreme Court Dismisses 300,000 Old Municipal Court Cases
On May 21, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme court ordered the dismissal of roughly 300,000 minor municipal court cases in which a driver’s license suspension was ordered prior to January 1, 1994. These dismissals come as a part of an ongoing effort started in 2019 by the judiciary to identify and resolve cases that have Read More
Read MoreMake Sure Your Marijuana Dismissals Also Include an In-Court Expungement, There Are Issues That Could Prevent This
New Jersey voters recently passed marijuana legalization by referendum, and the Governor, Legislature, and State agencies have all given rules and guidance on this since then. However, despite this, our Offices have experienced Judges who are reluctant to abide by these policies. Judges and prosecutors have requested that we plead to the minimum traffic offenses Read More
Read MoreNo Social, No Problem: Updated Requirements for NJ Driver’s License Take Effect
As of May 1, 2021, the list of documents that can be used to obtain a driver’s license has expanded, allowing undocumented immigrants to get their permit with an Individual Taxpayer ID Number (ITIN) or Social Security Number. Starting on June 1, a notarized affidavit that someone cannot obtain a Social Security Number can be Read More
Read MoreDrastic Changes to Mandatory Minimum Sentences: How Will They Affect Non-Violent Drug Offenders?
On April 19th, the Attorney General issued a directive to all law enforcement chief executives advising them on the recent waiver of mandatory minimum sentences in non-violent drug cases. Amidst the recent changes to marijuana legislation, the State has been exploring other ways to improve how the justice system deals with people who manufacture or Read More
Read MoreRelief for New Jersey Non-Citizens with Pretrial Detention Court Decision
Our offices represent many non-citizens in criminal and traffic matters across New Jersey. As such, we keep up to date on any changes in case law and precedent that may positively or negatively affect our clients and their cases. Recently the issue of pretrial detention of non-citizens was argued in the New Jersey Supreme Court Read More
Read MoreNew Directives on Marijuana Legislation Are a Game Changer—What Do They Mean for You?
New Jersey has finally passed legislation on the legalization of recreational marijuana. So, what does this mean for you? Most dramatically, it is now no longer illegal to have six ounces or less of marijuana and up to 3/5 of an ounce of hashish. Additionally, it is no longer a crime to be under the Read More
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