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What are the Punishments for Resisting Arrest in New Jersey?

Resisting arrest means you are accused of purposely preventing a police officer from arresting you. This can be done by running away, inflicting violence, driving away, and otherwise making it difficult for law enforcement to bring you into custody. Typically a disorderly persons offense, resisting could be raised to an indictable crime (a felony) if … Continue reading What are the Punishments for Resisting Arrest in New Jersey? →

By Christopher G. Aiello | Published August 1, 2015 | Posted in Criminal Defense

What Are Custodial Sentences

A specific term of imprisonment under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-2b(3) is distinct from imprisonment as a condition of probation under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-2b(2). In the latter case, a defendant convicted of a crime may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 364 days as a condition of probation (90 days in the case of a … Continue reading What Are Custodial Sentences →

By Christopher G. Aiello | Published August 1, 2015 | Posted in Criminal Defense

Social Media, Texting, and Sex Crimes in New Jersey

In today’s highly connected society, there are so many blurred lines when it comes to Internet communications and texting. The laws are slowly catching up. On November 26, 2013, a New Jersey Appellate Court upheld limited Internet access for convicted sex offenders who are on parole, prohibiting them from accessing online social networks. These included … Continue reading Social Media, Texting, and Sex Crimes in New Jersey →

By Christopher G. Aiello | Published July 31, 2015 | Posted in Criminal Defense

What Are the Penalties for an Aggravated DWI In NJ

Under New Jersey law, if a person is found to be driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level above 0.08%, they are driving while intoxicated (DWI). The zero tolerance BAC limit for drivers younger than 21 is 0.02%. In most states, there is an additional category of DWI that carries penalties that are much … Continue reading What Are the Penalties for an Aggravated DWI In NJ →

By Christopher G. Aiello | Published July 31, 2015 | Posted in Criminal Defense

What is the Court Process for a Juvenile Offender In NJ?

While juvenile cases are handled differently that those of adult offenders, your son, daughter, or other loved one could be facing some serious consequences. Additionally, the process for a juvenile offender (someone aged 18 or younger) is very different from that of an adult. When a juvenile is being charged with a crime, it is … Continue reading What is the Court Process for a Juvenile Offender In NJ? →

By Christopher G. Aiello | Published July 31, 2015 | Posted in Criminal Defense

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