It can be an intimidating experience for someone who has been charged with a criminal offense to walk into a courthouse, whether it’s the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold, or elsewhere in New Jersey. It can be even more daunting when you’re asked whether you...
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Debtor rights in New Jersey: an overview
Almost everyone in New Jersey has debt: mortgages, car loans and credit card debt are very common. Unfortunately, getting overwhelmed by debt is also a common situation. And when someone falls behind on their payments, phone calls and letters from a debt collection...
Courts now scheduled to reopen on June 15
The New Jersey Supreme Court has ordered State Courts to reopen for in-person jury trials starting June 15. Due to health concerns regarding COVID-19, in-person criminal trials have essentially been suspended since November of 2020 and limited since March of last...
New Jersey takes new steps to protect residents from eviction while courts slow down
More than one year after Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order enacting a moratorium to protect New Jersey tenants from being evicted, hundreds have been kicked out of their homes during the pandemic. In early April, the state Attorney General’s office issued new...
The grand jury indictment process in New Jersey
New Jersey's use of grand juries in the indictment process sets it apart from most U.S. states. If you are ever arrested for a serious crime, and your case is not dismissed or diverted into something like a pretrial intervention program, a grand jury will most likely...
Understanding your Miranda Rights
If you enjoy watching crime shows on television, you’ve probably watched more than a few scenes where police arrest a suspect. As part of that arrest, the officers likely tell the suspect that they have the right to remain silent. That anything they say can and will...
What are the consequences of a first-time DUI in New Jersey?
Getting pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving can be a frightening experience. If this is your first offense, you might have many questions on potential DUI/DWI consequences to come. Will you be able to keep your driver's license? Will you have to go to jail? New...
How is property divided in a New Jersey divorce?
During your marriage, you and your spouse likely acquired property and assets together. From your home to your vehicles, from collectibles to financial accounts, your marital estate may be significant. Yet, if you two are now divorcing, you will have to divide these...
What you need to do in dealing with divorce and child custody matters
Your marital union ruptured, and your spouse moved out of the house. You tried several sessions of therapy, hoping to salvage your marriage. However, the “temporary” fix from that experience did not last. You think long and hard about your next steps, considering your...
What are pretrial detention hearings?
In the United States, people are innocent until proven guilty. That means if you ever get arrested, you deserve a fair trial. You shouldn’t have to pay steep fines or endure lengthy prison stays unless a jury finds you guilty. However, that’s not always how things...