NJ Criminal Charges: The Complete Guide and Index
Charged with a crime in NJ? This complete index covers the charges, the grading, the defenses, and the diversion programs that can avoid a conviction. From…
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Criminal Defense
New Jersey criminal defense explained — conditional dismissal, PTI, expungement, restraining orders, the Lautenberg firearms trap, and how fees work. The diversions and consequences most defendants are never told about.
Sentencing Downgrades in NJ (2C:44-1f): When a Felony Can Be Sentenced Lower
Even after a NJ conviction, the sentence isn't fixed — a "downgrade" can lower it a degree, and first offenders may avoid prison entirely. Here's how…
Arson Charges in NJ (2C:17-1): Aggravated Arson and the Degrees of Fire Crimes
Arson is among the most serious property crimes in NJ, and "aggravated arson" is a second-degree felony. Here's how 2C:17-1 works and how these cases are…
Contempt of Court in NJ (2C:29-9): Disobeying a Judge’s Order
Disobeying a court order in NJ can be criminal contempt under 2C:29-9 — a separate charge with real penalties. Here's how it works and how these…
Possession of Burglary Tools in NJ (2C:5-5): When Ordinary Items Become a Charge
In NJ you can be charged for possessing "burglary tools" — often everyday objects — if the State proves criminal intent. Here's how 2C:5-5 works and…
False Public Alarm in NJ (2C:33-3): Bomb Threats, Fake 911 Calls, and School Threats
A fake threat or false emergency report is a serious felony in NJ — even as a "joke." Here's how false public alarm under 2C:33-3 works…
NJ Bail Reform Explained: Pretrial Detention and the Detention Hearing
NJ mostly eliminated cash bail in 2017. Now the fight is over pretrial DETENTION. Here's how the Criminal Justice Reform Act works and why the detention…
Assault by Auto in NJ (2C:12-1c): When a Car Accident Becomes a Crime
When reckless driving or a DWI causes injury in NJ, a crash can become a criminal charge. Here's how assault by auto under 2C:12-1c works and…
Burglary vs. Robbery in NJ: Two Very Different Crimes People Confuse
People use "burglary" and "robbery" interchangeably — NJ law does not. Here's how 2C:18-2 and 2C:15-1 differ, how each is graded, and why the distinction matters.
Criminal Coercion in NJ (2C:13-5): When a Threat Becomes a Crime
Threatening someone to make them do — or not do — something can be criminal coercion in NJ. Here's how 2C:13-5 works, how it differs from…
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