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What it Means to be Charged with Possessing a Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Sell in New Jersey Charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute in Monmouth County? If so, here is what you need to know. Unlike distribution or possession cases, where the Defendant is typically caught […]

Types of Drug Possession that can get You Charged in Monmouth County Without question, one of the more frequently charged criminal offenses in New Jersey is the Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). Although drug offenses are certainly more common in certain municipalities within Monmouth County, as a whole, they are not immune to this offense. […]

The Process of a New Jersey Juvenile Delinquency Case Emotions always run wild when a loved one is charged with a criminal offense but when that loved one is a juvenile, the emotions can be overwhelming. Once a juvenile is taken into custody and charged as a delinquent in Monmouth County, it is absolutely crucial […]

Arrested Following Traffic Stop in Somerset County NJ All too often we see what can only be classified as a routine traffic stop turn into serious felony charges being levied against one of the occupants. When this occurs the individual will typically go from facing a monetary fine and possible some points on their license […]

Juvenile Lawyer Handling Juvenile Conference Committee Hearings in Monmouth County, NJ Any juvenile charged as a delinquent, which is another way of saying charged with a crime, could have their case diverted from the traditional court room proceedings. One of New Jersey’s main juvenile diversionary options is the Juvenile Conference Committee, which is more commonly […]

What Takes Place at a Juvenile Referee Hearing in Monmouth County The Juvenile Criminal Justice System functions completely different than the Adult Criminal Justice System in New Jersey. In fact, there are more differences than similarities. When it comes to the Juvenile Criminal Justice System the main overall goal it to seek to rehabilitate the […]

How Social Media Can Lead to Criminal Charges in NJ The rise of social media over the last decade has been extremely impactful  to say the least on the way in which our society operates. Social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat have drastically changed the way in which people communicate throughout the […]

What to do about Criminal and Motor Vehicle Charges after being Pulled over in NJ A significant number of criminal cases in New Jersey stem from what can only be classified as a routine traffic stop. The vast majority of the criminal charges that stem from a traffic stop derive from a search of the motor vehicle, […]

Need a Restraining Order Removed in New Jersey Keith Oliver Criminal Law was able to help one of our client’s vacate a final restraining order that was entered against him some years ago in Somerset County. Unlike so many other State’s in the Country, Final Restraining Orders in New Jersey never expire. In other words, unless the […]

If you’ve been accused of a violent crime, New Jersey’s No Early Release Act (NERA) could affect your sentence. Under this law, certain violent crime sentences include a long period of mandatory prison time before you can even be considered for parole. Learning how NERA works can help you understand what’s at stake before you […]