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Criminal Defense Blog
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.
Will a new bill derail New Jersey’s attempts at bail reform?
In a little over a month, the criminal justice system here in New Jersey will undergo something of a seismic shift, as a much-anticipated overhaul of the bail system will officially take effect. Starting January 1, 2017, the state is poised to shift from a cash-based...
Understanding more about New Jersey’s drug court system
While there is an unfortunate tendency to identify anyone involved in the criminal justice system as a hardened criminal, this is far from the reality. On the contrary, many of the people taken into custody by law enforcement officials are actively struggling with...
Why are over 20,000 DUI cases in New Jersey being called into question?
While the results of breathalyzer tests are admissible as scientific evidence in DUI cases in New Jersey, the state Supreme Court ruled in a 2008 case, State v. Chun, that certain criteria must be satisfied in order for this to happen. Indeed, the device must be...
When Your Child Is Accused Of Committing A Crime
Most adults in New Jersey can likely think back to their teen years and recall a time or two that they did or said something that they later regretted. Growing up, we all make mistakes and, unfortunately for some young teens, those errors in judgment can end up having...
Report: Pot possession arrests surpass those for violent crime
Back in September, our blog discussed how two state lawmakers introduced controversial legislation calling for a reversal of New Jersey's longstanding position toward marijuana, with one bill essentially calling for residents 21 and over to be able to legally possess...
Planning a Halloween night out? What you should know about disorderly conduct
Thanks to the many casinos and the many bars found along the world-famous Jersey Shore, there is never a dull moment on the weekends here in Atlantic City. This is especially true for this coming weekend, as young people will be out in droves -- and in costumes -- to...
A closer look at how New Jersey defines domestic violence – II
In a previous post, we began discussing New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991, examining how it defines this offense and the various people granted protected under its provisions. Our purpose in this undertaking was not to cause undue alarm among...
Just how serious is underage gambling?
For years, people from across the nation and across the state of New Jersey have flocked to Atlantic City to take in the sights and sounds, especially the casinos. While some enjoy the city's numerous casinos for their shows, spas and dining experiences, the majority...
Bill calls for the creation of new DUI offense in New Jersey
In our previous post, we discussed how two state lawmakers recently introduced measures calling on New Jersey to alter what many view as its intractable and largely draconian stance toward marijuana. As fascinating as this development was, yet another state lawmaker...
A Never-Ending Sentence
All individuals who are convicted of a crime are stigmatized in some way. However, individuals who are convicted of crimes of a sexual nature are particularly so. Part of this stems from the fact that, even after carrying out the terms of a criminal sentence,...