The 1,000-Foot Rule: School-Zone Drug Distribution in NJ (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7)
A drug charge within 1,000 feet of a school adds a mandatory prison minimum in New Jersey — even if school was closed and no child…
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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.
Stopped for Shoplifting at Freehold Raceway Mall? What Happens Next in NJ
Detained by mall loss prevention at Freehold Raceway Mall? Here is how N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11 is graded, where your case is heard, and how these charges get…
Caught Shoplifting at a Middletown NJ Store? What Happens Next
Stopped for shoplifting at a Middletown NJ store? Here is how the charge is graded, what happens in Middletown Municipal Court, and how it is defended.…
NJ Expungement After Conditional Dismissal: The Timeline and the Forms
Finishing a conditional dismissal gets the charge dropped, but the arrest record can linger. Expungement is what makes it truly disappear. Here's how the New Jersey…
NJ Disorderly Conduct (2C:33-2): The Catch-All Charge After a Bad Night Out
Disorderly conduct is New Jersey's catch-all for "improper behavior" and offensive language in public — a petty offense that's easy to pick up and easy to…
NJ Terroristic Threats (2C:12-3): How Words Said in Anger Become a Third-Degree Crime
Terroristic threats is a serious indictable charge in New Jersey that often grows out of a heated argument — and it's a frequent companion to domestic…
The Lautenberg Amendment in NJ: Why a “Minor” Domestic Conviction Can End a Career
A low-level domestic-violence conviction in New Jersey can trigger a federal, lifetime ban on possessing firearms — even for a misdemeanor-level offense. For police, military, and…
NJ Aggravated Assault (2C:12-1b): The Indictable Step Up From Simple Assault
Aggravated assault is where an assault charge crosses from municipal court into felony territory in New Jersey. The grading turns on injury, weapons, and the victim's…
Marijuana in NJ After Legalization: What’s Still a Crime in 2026
New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana for adults — but plenty of marijuana-related conduct is still charged every day. Here's what's legal, what's still a crime, and…
What a NJ Free Consultation Actually Covers (and What to Bring)
"Free consultation" is everywhere in legal advertising, but most people don't know what actually happens on that call or what it's for. Here's a straight explanation…
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