Domestic Violence Detention Hearing in Sussex County NJ
If you or a loved one has been arrested for domestic violence in Sussex County, you are likely filled with questions about what happens next. The first step in a domestic violence case after an arrest is a detention hearing. Here, our experienced attorneys answer the most common questions we are asked by clients accused […]
read full articleWhat it Means to Downgrade Your NJ Criminal Charges
Why Downgrading Charges may be the Best Result in Your NJ Criminal Case In New Jersey, like every other state, there are several classes of potential criminal charges. The most severe of these are referred to as “crimes” or “indictable offenses.” The level below encompasses disorderly persons offenses and petty disorderly persons offenses. Below criminal […]
read full articlePolice Want to Question Me in New Jersey
Criminal Defense Lawyers Explain Your Rights When Under Police Investigation in Sussex & Warren County, NJ Being under police investigation in New Jersey can be extremely confusing and scary. The entire process is often overwhelming for not only the person charged but also concerned family and friends. You may be unsure of what you should […]
read full articleWhat You Need to Know About New Jersey Probation Violations
Violation of Probation in Sussex County, NJ In New Jersey, probation can be issued as an alternative sentence in a variety of situations. It is often used in criminal cases when an attorney negotiates with the prosecutor for a more lenient outcome, and is also common for lower-level indictable charges where a defendant’s criminal history […]
read full articleAccused of Endangering the Welfare of a Child in NJ
Charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child in New Jersey? The crime of “endangering the welfare of a child” is actually much broader in New Jersey than you might think. First, it is worth noting that this charge can apply to both parents and caretakers, as well as any other adult who knowingly acts […]
read full articleDUI Checkpoints in New Jersey: Must-Know Laws and Procedures
New Jersey, like many other states, permits DUI checkpoints to examine drivers to ensure that they are driving sober. These checkpoints are at predetermined locations, and they essentially test drivers for impairment based on drugs or alcohol. They can also check to see if drivers are in possession of open containers of alcohol or controlled […]
read full articleHow to File a Restraining Order in Sussex County NJ
Need to File a Restraining Order in Newton, NJ A restraining order prohibits someone from carrying out certain acts in New Jersey. It usually deals with contact, approaching, or otherwise interacting with another person. It also often extends to family members and friends as well. It applies to everywhere you are—work, home, school, and more. Requests […]
read full articleDomestic Violence Simple Assault Charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(a) Dismissed
Simple Assault Disorderly Persons Charges Domestic Violence Defense in Wantage Court, New Jersey Do you need an attorney for a domestic violence case in Sussex County? We can help. The Sussex County NJ criminal defense lawyers at the Tormey Law Firm LLC recently represented a client who was charged with simple assault under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(a) […]
read full articleDetention Hearings in New Jersey
On January 1, 2017, the Bail Reform Act went into effect in the state of New Jersey. Before this Act was effective, judges were required to set bail for anyone to be detained. According to a 2013 study, the average defendant was waiting 314 days in jail for a trial after their indictment. The Act […]
read full articleInmate at Sussex County Jail Extradited to Connecticut on Bank Fraud Charges
Newark Man Accused of Cashing Bad Check in Connecticut, Later Found in Sussex County Jail A Newark man was recently tracked down at the Sussex County jail after being connected to a bank fraud scheme in Connecticut. The fraud crime suspect is Aaron Fogg, a 24-year-old who reportedly lived on Lincoln Avenue in Newark, New […]
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