Criminal Defense

42 articles from Simon Law Group

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Expungement is getting easier.

Learn about recent changes to New Jersey expungement laws that make it easier to clear your criminal record and start fresh.

| Laura Simon

Holiday Crime - Fact or Fiction

Do crime rates actually increase during the holiday season? Explore the data from the U.S. Department of Justice and learn practical safety tips.

| Laura Simon

The Real Cost of Holiday Intoxicated Driving

Learn about the dangers of drunk driving during the holiday season, with statistics from NHTSA and practical safety alternatives to driving impaired.

| Laura Simon

3 Things to Know about DUIs this Summer

Essential DUI awareness for summer including how even minimal alcohol affects driving, gender differences in alcohol processing, and ride-sharing alternatives.

| Laura Simon

Juvenile Sentencing in Question

Examining the Supreme Court's rulings on juvenile sentencing and the debate over whether lengthy sentences for young offenders constitute cruel punishment.

| Laura Simon

Latest on medical marijuana

Examining the conflict between federal marijuana scheduling and state medical marijuana laws, and what it means for patients and physicians in New Jersey.

| Laura Simon

Private Prisons vs. Federal Prisons

The U.S. Justice Department announced plans to phase out private prisons after reports of higher assault rates and lower safety standards.

| Laura Simon

Expungements Made Easier!

Governor Christie signed legislation reducing NJ expungement waiting periods from 10 years to 5. Learn about the new law and how to clear your criminal record.

| Britt Simon

Whistleblower Employment Law

NJ Supreme Court ruled employees may face prosecution for taking documents to support discrimination claims. Learn about whistleblower rights and risks.

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Rights During NJ Traffic Stop

NJ appeals court ruled police need reasonable suspicion of danger before ordering passengers out of vehicles. Know your rights during a traffic stop.

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NJ DUI Update: Failure to Provide BAC

NJ court ruled police do not have to immediately provide breath test results to DWI suspects. Learn about your rights during a DUI arrest in New Jersey.

| Britt Simon

Driving While Suspended After DWI, Means Jail

NJ court ruled driving with a suspended license after DWI requires mandatory 180-day jail sentence. Learn about DWI-related driving penalties in New Jersey.

| Britt Simon

Criminal Law: Prior Crimes Evidence

NJ court addressed when prosecutors can introduce prior crime evidence under Rule 404(b). Learn about your rights regarding prior bad acts evidence.

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NJ Criminal Law: Spousal Privilege

NJ Assembly passed a bill creating a crime-fraud exception to spousal privilege. Learn how this affects criminal defense and marital communications in NJ.

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Expungements easier

NJ legislation reduces expungement waiting periods and creates new pathways to clear criminal records. Learn about expanded eligibility and the expungement process.

| Britt Simon

NJ Traffic Update: Red-Light Cameras

NJ's red-light camera pilot program ended after controversy over effectiveness and procedural failures. Learn about the program's problems and traffic ticket rights.

| Britt Simon

New NJ DWI Warrant Rule Could be Retro

NJ Supreme Court considered whether the warrant requirement for DWI blood draws applies retroactively. Learn about your rights during drunk driving arrests.

| Britt Simon

Breath Test Warning Update

NJ court ruled that failure to read statutory breath test warnings does not invalidate a DWI conviction if the suspect voluntarily submits. Know your rights.

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Sex Offenders - GPS Tracking Unconstitutional

NJ Supreme Court ruled post-sentence GPS monitoring of sex offenders violates constitutional protections against ex post facto punishment. Learn about the ruling.