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• 1 day agojabalaw: NJ Heroin Law article I wrote just published on Topix. Outlines information on Possession of Heroin & Possession with Intent to Distribute
• 3 days agojabalaw: Second Degree Theft by Deception charge in Essex County NJ just downgraded to allow for Pretrial Intervention (PTI). Clients ecstatic.
• 3 days agojabalaw: NJ Heroin charges are up given the volume of calls we received today. Union County NJ and Essex County NJ are the primary jurisdictions.
• October 28, 2009jabalaw: NJ Weapon and Eluding charges dismissed in Middlesex County this afternoon. Huge result for our pharmacy school student.
• October 28, 2009jabalaw: Immigration and deportation issues avoided as a result of downgrading of client's second nj shoplifting offense (both 4th Degree Felony).
• October 26, 2009jabalaw: NJ charges of Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon dismissed in Monmouth County.
• October 26, 2009jabalaw: Aggravated Assault (Second Degree) downgraded to Simple Assault!!! Client had prior convictions for felony assault and another pending case.
• October 16, 2009jabalaw: NJ DWI for BAC below .08%? Learned today that the NJ State Police are encouraging police to issuance DWI charges for BAC of .05% or higher.
• October 16, 2009jabalaw: Researching constructive possession law for a heroin possession case in Essex County. Overzealous police work has resulted in bogus charges.
• October 16, 2009jabalaw: Flood of H1 & H4 Visa holders seeking representation in New Jersey for shoplifting charges. Immigration pitfalls can typically be avoided.
• October 15, 2009jabalaw: Attorney charged with DWI in Marlboro Township may get downgrade or even dismissal. We are keeping our fingers crossed.
• October 15, 2009jabalaw: Entire indictment including Second Degree Aggravated Assault & Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose Dismissed in Monmouth County.
• October 15, 2009jabalaw: Another success on Monmouth County criminal charges. First Degree robbery downgraded to Third Degree Theft - no presumption of jail or NERA.
• October 14, 2009jabalaw: Hard work yields 18 month plea offer on Second Degree Aggravated Assault charge in Monmouth County. Client has 6 prior assault convictions.
• October 14, 2009jabalaw: Restraining Order dismissal often requires people skills. Ocean County final restraining order avoided by convincing plaintiff to dismiss.
• October 10, 2009jabalaw: Reviewing weekly results and the successful elimination of jail altogether for 3rd offense DWI - only two years loss of license too.
• September 29, 2009jabalaw: BB Gun used in self-defense triggers Middlesex County NJ gun charges. Facts support dismissal of possession with unlawful purpose.
• September 29, 2009jabalaw: Post Conviction relief application to avoid deportation appears to be viable under NJ law. Petition to be filed in Monmouth County.
• September 29, 2009jabalaw: Noticing that heroin charges in rural areas of NJ are definitely up. Thankfully, we have success defending - addiction issue is the hurdle.
• September 29, 2009jabalaw: Morris County Marijuana Distribution charges filed against college student. School zone should not be a problem given weight of drugs.
• September 29, 2009jabalaw: NJ Drug DWI Offense to be heard today. Win these cases almost always but exceptional DRE on this one. Objecting to lab report to defend.