Do I Need a New Jersey Special Civil Part Lawyer for my Litigation?
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Do I Need a New Jersey Special Civil Part Lawyer for my Litigation?

New Jersey Special Civil Part Lawyer cases are different then cases filed in the regular civil division as they move much quicker. The Special Civil Part handles small claims (up to $3,000), tenancy matters, and claims for monetary relief up to $15,000. Cases in the Special Civil Part are typically tried by a judge without...

Are New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Settlements Taxable?
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Are New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Settlements Taxable?

People always ask if their workers’ compensation payments are taxable. Its a great question as you know that old joke that the only things that are certain are death and taxes. Fortunately, we’ve got good news for you! According to the IRS website, ” Amounts you receive as workers’ compensation for an occupational sickness or...

Conditional Dismissal – New Program for New Jersey First time Offenders on Criminal Charges
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Conditional Dismissal – New Program for New Jersey First time Offenders on Criminal Charges

First time offenders now have  new option in New Jersey with the new Conditional Dismissal program for minor offenses in municipal court. The new law establishes a conditional dismissal program in the municipal courts for eligible first-time defendants charged with certain disorderly persons offenses. The program compliments existing criminal justice diversion programs such as pretrial...

New Jersey Expungement — Clearing Your Record
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New Jersey Expungement — Clearing Your Record

Having an arrest or conviction on your record can lead to many headaches down the road. Applying to schools and searching for jobs is much tougher for those with a criminal record, even if the offense was something as trivial as violating a municipal ordinance (littering, loud noise disturbances, etc). Fortunately, New Jersey allows certain...

Eligibile for New Jersey Drug Court – Another Way Out Without Going In
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Eligibile for New Jersey Drug Court – Another Way Out Without Going In

Regardless of a recent groundswell of support for the legalization of marijuana, in most states possession and sale of illegal drugs carries harsh penalties, not the least of which include prison sentences. Possessing up to 50 grams of marijuana is considered a disorderly persons offense under statute 2C:35-10(a)(4) and can land a person up to...