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When you have been charged with a crime, it is critical that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney–Weinstock Defense is prepared to build a compelling case to support your interests. This blog is full of educational and informative content that will help you understand the legal process and the options available to you. Ed Weinstock has years of experience practicing criminal law and has developed this blog as a means to supporting clients and providing helpful, informative resources to better help you understand the scope of legal situations.
The accused should not be ignored in sex crime investigations
The mandate on addressing sexual assault on college campuses cannot be any clearer, especially considering the scandals involving college football players. As many as 55 schools are under investigation for not properly dealing with such accusations. However, while...
Plan on increased DUI enforcement over Memorial Day weekend
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend rapidly approaching, many people are undoubtedly putting the finishing touches on their plans for this much-anticipated three-day weekend. While some will use the opportunity to visit friends out-of-state, many others will be...
How concerned should I be about simple assault charges? – II
Earlier this month, we discussed how the law here in New Jersey takes a dim view of even minor physical altercations, such that those who find themselves identified as an aggressor could be charged with simple assault, a criminal offense that's perhaps more serious...
Failure to secure warrant results in suppression of significant drug evidence
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution declares that individuals are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by government officials. As to when such an unreasonable search or seizure occurs, case law has firmly established that absent certain...
How concerned should I be about simple assault charges?
While the venues and the participants vary, the majority of minor physical altercations invariably follow a similar pattern. Specifically, there is some manner of verbal argument that rapidly deteriorates and culminates in violence from pushes and slaps to kicks and...
Penalties for repeat DUI offenders in New Jersey
The penalties associated with driving under the influence in New Jersey become increasingly serious if you were previously convicted of the same charge. Because the punishments connected with such a crime have the capacity to affect numerous aspects of your life, it...
Why those battling drug addiction are reporting to police stations
While people might not realize it, New Jersey is currently in the midst of a very real public health crisis that is showing little sign of abating despite the best efforts of state officials. Specifically, the state continues to be plagued by the abuse of heroin and...
Why casino workers, managers must take criminal charges seriously
In the past, our blog has discussed how the patrons of Atlantic City's seven major casinos should be aware that law enforcement maintains a strong and consistent presence at these establishments. Indeed, troopers with the Casino Investigations Unit are busy cracking...
State Supreme Court to decide scope of discovery in pretrial detention hearings
As we previously discussed, New Jersey made history back on January 1 when it officially eliminated its cash bail system as a means of preventing indigent, low-risk defendants from having to remain incarcerated owing to their inability to post a cash bond. The system...
What you need to know about drug possession charges in New Jersey
While recent reports have indicated that newly appointed Attorney General Jeff Sessions will make prosecution of drug crimes a priority for the Department of Justice going forward, this has always been the reality at the state level. Indeed, statistics from the New...