Blog: Criminal Defense
- What Evidence Can Be Used to Prove or Disprove Intent in a Murder Case?
Dec 5, 2025
Understanding what evidence can be used to prove or disprove intent in a murder case is essential in any homicide investigation or defense strategy. Intent is the element that separates murder from manslaughter and determines whether a defendant faces years (or potentially life) in a New Jersey state prison. Because prosecutors must prove a defendant’s state of mind beyond a reasonable doubt, they often rely on a combination of circumstantial details, forensic interpretation, and behavioral...Read More - What Happens After an Arrest for a Serious Felony in North Jersey? A Clear Guide to the Process and Your Rights
Nov 28, 2025
Being arrested for a serious felony in North Jersey is one of the most destabilizing experiences a person can face. One minute you are living your normal life, working, caring for your family, planning tomorrow, and the next you are in handcuffs, surrounded by police, wondering what comes next. Here is the truth: the criminal justice system in New Jersey moves fast, and it will not slow down simply because you are overwhelmed. But speed...Read More - 5 Things You Should Not Say to Your Criminal Defense Lawyer and What to Do Instead
Nov 21, 2025
Being charged with a crime can be one of the scariest, most confusing moments of your life. Having a criminal defense attorney by your side gives you someone who’s looking out for your rights. But believe it or not, what you say (or don’t say) to your lawyer can shape the outcome of your case. Below, we walk through five common mistakes people make when working with defense lawyers, and share what’s safer to do...Read More