Author: Keith Oliver Criminal Law
What is the Difference Between Simple & Aggravated Assault Charges? Charged with Simple Assault? Aggravated Assault? Confused on the difference between the two? If so, you are not alone. The assault section of the New Jersey Criminal Code (NJSA 2C:12) is by far one of the most complex sections of the entire code. It is […]
Charged with an Act of Domestic Violence? Weapons Seized? Anyone arrested and charged with a crime that is classified as an act of domestic violence may, and more likely than not, will have their firearms seized as well. This is assuming that a temporary restraining order (TRO) is not issued. If a TRO is issued in addition to the […]
It has been reported that Princeton University’s all start basketball player was arrested following an incident at the local Wawa earlier this week. It appears that the incident started when the Defendant, a twenty-two year old male, got into a heated argument with several other customers. Since the Wawa is actually located on campus, campus […]
Lewdness Charges Filed in Eatontown NJ The Asbury Park Press has announced that they have charged a sixty-three year old male from Brooklyn with lewdness following an incident that took place on December 30th. Based on the information that has been released at this point in time, it appears that the Defendant allegedly pulled down […]
NJ.com has reported that a twenty-four year old male from Princeton Township was charged with not only possessing but distributing child pornography last Tuesday. Based on the reports, it appears that authorities from the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office were first tipped off about the Defendant’s alleged conduct by National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. After investigating […]
Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in New Jersey? One of the most frequently asked questions that we get as it relates to gun offenses in Somerset and Hunterdon County is “what if the gun was legal”? Unfortunately, the lawfulness of the gun may not, and more often will not, be controlling when it […]
Charged with a Crime of Domestic Violence in Monmouth County? One of the most common questions we hear from clients who are facing a crime that is classified as an act of domestic violence or served with a temporary restraining order is can the police take my weapon(s)? In short, the answer is yes but before we […]
When it comes to defending an assault charge in New Jersey it is important to determine first whether the charge is for a simple assault or aggravated assault. The difference between the two will not only indicate what court has jurisdiction over the charge but it will also indicate the potential penalties that an individual […]
Need a Lawyer for a Detention Hearing in Somerset County NJ Have you or a loved one been arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Somerset or Hunterdon County? Are they being detained in the Somerset County Jail pending a formal detention hearing? If so, we strongly urge that you speak to an experienced […]
Eluding Charges Filed in Monmouth County NJ A police officer from Jersey City allegedly sent New Jersey State Troopers on a police chase down Interstate 195 late last week. Based on the reports, the officer first tried to pull over the Defendant at mile marker 2 on I-195 however he didn’t stop until mile marker […]