Understanding New Jersey’s Graves Act: What You Need to Know
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Understanding New Jersey’s Graves Act: What You Need to Know

Understanding New Jersey’s Graves Act: What You Need to Know If you’re a resident of New Jersey or find yourself facing criminal charges in the Garden State, it’s essential to be aware of the state’s strict gun laws. Among the most notorious of these laws is the Graves Act, which can have severe consequences for...

Removing Criminal Records With a New Jersey Expungement
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Removing Criminal Records With a New Jersey Expungement

Expungement is the process of removing a criminal record from your public record. In New Jersey, expungement can be a complex and lengthy process, but it can be a crucial step toward moving on from past mistakes and getting a fresh start. To be eligible for expungement in New Jersey, you must meet certain criteria....

Making a Legal Will in New Jersey During Social Distancing
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Making a Legal Will in New Jersey During Social Distancing

How Do I Make a Legal Will in New Jersey? In New Jersey, COVID-19 may have made people think about their estate plans. Despite the many challenges of the coronavirus, the legality of signing a will and testament remain the same. Legal Requirements for New Jersey Will: For a person to make a valid will...

New Jersey’s New DUI and DWI Law
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New Jersey’s New DUI and DWI Law

New Jersey drunk driving laws have changed recently. It important you understand DWI laws and the new penalties. We are experienced New Jersey DUI attorneys with experience in dealing with the news laws in municipal Court. In New Jersey, a person is guilty of drunk driving if he/ she operates a motor vehicle with a...

What is an Arraignment? Understanding What to Expect at Your New Jersey Court Arraignment
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What is an Arraignment? Understanding What to Expect at Your New Jersey Court Arraignment

What’s an arraignment? An arraignment is the first court-based process that takes place after the arrest, booking, and initial bail phase of the criminal process. During an arraignment, a criminal court judge will: read the criminal charges and ask the defendant if he or she has an attorney. maintain how the defendant “pleads to” the...

What is Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court? Understanding New Jersey First Appearance Court.
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What is Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court? Understanding New Jersey First Appearance Court.

Central Judicial Processing Court Central Judicial Processing Court is the first court process in the criminal proceeding. It can also be the most important hearing for the defendant. CJP court determines where the case is going and where the defendant will go as the proceeding moves on. What happens in Central Judicial Processing Court? A...