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July 8, 2022

Shoplifting is one of the most commonly charged offenses in New Jersey. However, it does not make shoplifting charges any less serious. Many people do not realize the significance of shoplifting charges until they get caught and have to fight for their rights and freedom. Many people get arrested for shoplifting even when they did nothing illegal.

June 30, 2022

In New Jersey, it is unlawful for any individual to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, drugs, or alcohol. A defendant convicted of DWI could be facing massive fines, lengthy imprisonment, license suspension or revocation, and other social consequences.

April 19, 2022

Theft crimes have consistently been found by the United States Immigration Courts to be serious crimes. Convictions for theft-related offenses in New Jersey are almost universally found to be Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT).

April 19, 2021

On May 1, 2021, the State of New Jersey will begin permitting individuals to apply and receive drivers permits and licenses without regard to immigration status. New Jersey joins a group of other states which have determined it is in the best safety interest of all residents that individuals become properly licensed by their home state.

March 9, 2021

In March 9, 2021, the White House announced the addition of Venezuela to the list of countries with citizens eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS for Venezuelans will allow thousands of people who fled the civil unrest there to remain in the United States with legal standing.

Feb. 1, 2021

COVID-19 has devastated our country and has changed the way we live our lives. Just about every aspect of our daily lives have been impacted by the pandemic. The court system in New Jersey was rocked by the pandemic in March, 2020, but has become a model for courts around the country.

Jan. 27, 2021

The inauguration of Joseph R. Biden on January 20, 2021 brought a change in administration in the United States. The Trump administration had spent their four years making substantive changes to immigration laws on a nearly weekly basis. During his tenure as President Donald Trump instituted at least four hundred substantive changes to immigration policy and procedures – a rate of nearly two per week.

Dec. 14, 2020

On June 18, 2020, the United States Supreme Court decided the matter of DHS v. the Regents of the University of California, et al, a collection of court cases known collectively as the DACA Issue before the Court.

Nov. 4, 2020

On November 3, 2020, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly voted to create a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational use of cannabis. This caps a three year effort to legalize marijuana in the State of New Jersey.

June 18, 2020

On June 18, 2020, the United States Supreme Court decided the matter of DHS v. the Regents of the University of California, et al, a collection of court cases known collectively as the DACA Issue before the Court.