Category: Municipal Courts
If you are facing criminal charges, you need to know how “posting bail” works in New Jersey. Recent changes in the law have had a far-reaching impact on the New Jersey criminal justice system. In January 2017, New Jersey passed the Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act. This…
After an arrest, you may first appear in court at an arraignment. Going to court can seem overwhelming, especially when facing criminal charges for the first time or if the police did not release you after your booking. Understanding what to expect at an arraignment in New Jersey…
Police conduct an illegal search in New Jersey when they search a person’s car, home, or body without first obtaining their consent or securing a search warrant. Illegal searches can happen in a variety of situations, but one of the most common is when an officer stops someone…
Entrapment happens when someone working in a law enforcement capacity uses threats, harassment, or fraud to coerce another person into committing an offense. If the defendant would not otherwise have committed the crime, they can use entrapment as a legal defense to criminal charges. Because proving entrapment can…
If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you probably have questions about the legal process and its effect on your defense. At the Law Office of Jason A. Volet, we want to help you understand the system you’re facing. You should know how the statute of…
You need to take swift action if there is a warrant for your arrest in New Jersey. Ignoring a warrant could lead to significant criminal penalties, including jail or prison time. Knowing there is a warrant for your arrest is a scary situation, but you still have options….
Do you know or suspect that you are subject to a bench warrant in New Jersey? Unlike arrest warrants, courts issue bench warrants for individuals who are already facing criminal charges and should know that they must pay fines, appear in court, or follow certain other, court-ordered requirements….
Sometimes your best option when facing criminal charges is to plead guilty and accept an agreed-upon sentence. This is known as making a plea agreement, or “taking a plea.” In some cases, a plea bargain includes an agreement to plead guilty to one charge in exchange for the…
If you have been arrested for a crime in New Jersey or expect to be indicted, you need a criminal defense attorney right away. The main thing to understand about the New Jersey criminal justice process is that it is set up to find you guilty. If you…
If you have received a ticket for a traffic violation or have been released on bail or bond after an arrest, you are will be required to appear in court on an appointed date. If you fail to appear in court as scheduled in New Jersey, you may…