The answer to the above is “maybe” after reviewing the New Jersey Supreme Court’s recent May 27, 2025 decision in M.A. v. J.H.M. In that domestic violence case, the plaintiff’s attorney had called the defendant as a witness, after the estranged wife had alleged the so...
Following a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity (“NGRI”), the trial court will then order an evaluation of the individual at Grey Stone Park Psychiatric Hospital as said individual begins their so called Krol supervision. (Note: State v. Krol, 68 N.J. 236...
The answer to the above is “no”. First & foremost, a New Jersey Superior Court judge will make a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the aggravating and mitigating factors at the time of a defendant’s sentencing…even if there was a...
Many clients that I interact with on a daily basis, especially in the restraining order (TRO/FRO) setting, often ask the above question. I generally tell clients that the better question to ask is if you can be convicted of a technical violation of the law. Generally,...
Recently, a client of my law firm was charged in a criminal complaint with simple assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1a(1) & other disorderly persons offenses. Pursuant to said statute, a person commits an offense of simple assault if they attempt to cause or...
If you have ever watched a crime drama or a police procedural show, chances are you have heard the phrase “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot...
