Tag Archives: New City Criminal Defense Attorney
How to Meet the Different Burdens in New Jersey Criminal Trials
In the legal field there are many different standards that must be met to successfully prove a case. The standards in civil and criminal cases vary. Many individuals know at least one standard in a criminal case: the requirement of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the burden for criminal trials, but what… Read More »
“Good Fun” Gone Bad: The Criminal Offense of Hazing
Recently, police responded to Rider University after receiving a report that a naked run was about to take place. When police officers arrived on the scene, they found several cross-country team members preparing to run naked laps. Rider University immediately launched an investigation, which led the university to suspended the entire men’s cross-country team… Read More »
Crimes that can Lead to a Larceny Charge
Larceny is a general term that encompasses a variety of criminal acts. If you or someone you know has been charged with larceny, it is necessary to immediately inquire into the specific allegations raised. Some common offenses that may lead to a larceny charge include theft of property, writing bad checks, acquiring lost property,… Read More »
The Defense of Entrapment
In New Jersey, the affirmative defense of entrapment is a legal remedy that a defendant may be able to assert when they have been charged criminally. Although the defense of entrapment is not raised often, the remedy is essential to rectify and deter wrongdoing on the part of law enforcement officers and their agents…. Read More »