New Jersey Bail Reform 2025: What Defendants in High-Crime Counties as well as ALL NJ counties Need to Know

Jul 2, 2025 | Assault, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DWI / Drunk Driving, Municipal Court, Sexual Offenses, White Collar Crime

New Jersey’s 2025 bail reform marks a seismic shift in pretrial release, prioritizing public safety and equity over financial status. For residents in high-crime counties like Essex, Camden, and Cumberland—where arrest rates outpace statewide averages—understanding...

NJ Weapons Charges: Legal vs. Illegal Firearms in the Garden State

Jun 4, 2025 | Assault, Domestic Violence

Permits to Purchase and Carry In New Jersey, obtaining a firearm legally involves several steps. First, you need a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FPID) to purchase a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. To acquire a handgun, you also need a Permit to Purchase a...

Surviving a New Jersey Arrest

Apr 18, 2025 | Assault, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DWI / Drunk Driving, Municipal Court, Sexual Offenses, White Collar Crime

1. Stay Calm & Compliant Even if you believe the arrest is unjust, do not resist. Physical confrontation can lead to additional charges. Politely state: “I am not resisting, but I do not consent to this arrest.” 2. Invoke Your Rights—Clearly and Firmly The moment...

What are New Jersey’s manslaughter laws?

Jun 28, 2022 | Assault

Although not as serious as murder, a charge of manslaughter carries serious ramifications even if you are not convicted. This is what to expect if you are arrested for this by New Jersey authorities. Understanding manslaughter In New Jersey, a person can...