What is Pre-Trial Intervention and More Importantly Is it The Right Choice? Pre Trial Intervention, often referred to as “PTI,” is a diversionary probationary program offered at the Superior Court level in the county courts. It can be a way to avoid a criminal record. Most of the time,…
Red Bank Municipal Court is located on 90 Monument Street in Red Bank, New Jersey. If you or a loved one has been arrested in any municipality, including but not limited to: Red Bank, Middletown, Fair Haven, Rumson, Little Silver, Eatontown, Deal, Ocean or West Long Branch it is important…
In the State of New Jersey, criminal offenses are divided into 2 general categories- Indictable offenses and disorderly persons. Indictable offenses are graded starting at 1st degree (the most serious), second degree, third degree and fourth degree. Disorderly persons offenses are non-felony offenses, and there is a also petty disorderly…
A juvenile who has been charged and convicted of possession of marijuana, cocaine or heroin, has the opportunity to file a Petition for an Expungement sooner than if he or she was an adult. If the juvenile was put on probation or pled to a drug offense then this will…
If you are not an United States citizen and seeking naturalization, can you get an expungement in New Jersey? My review of the New Jersey Expungement statute simply leaves me then answer– why not. The question then becomes can the Federal Government Agencies such ICE and the Department of Homeland…
If you have been convicted of a criminal offense, completed a diversionary program, or if your case was dismissed, expunging your record should be your number one priority. It is important to speak with a New Jersey Criminal Defense lawyer about the new expungement laws that have made many offenders…
New Jersey law pertaining to expungements is found under N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 through N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. If a person is eligible for an expungement, it is important to meet with an experienced criminal defense attorney who has experience in filing a Petition for Expungement. There are very specific guidelines that must be…