If you’ve heard that your case may involve a grand jury — or if you’re facing serious criminal charges in New Jersey — you probably have questions. The grand jury process is one of the least understood parts of the criminal justice system, and for good reason. Grand jury proceedings happen behind closed doors, with… Read More
New Jersey’s Clean Slate Law: How Automatic Expungement Works
In 2020, New Jersey enacted one of the most expansive expungement reform laws in the country: the Clean Slate Act. Under this law, most people with criminal records in New Jersey can have those records automatically cleared — without filing a court petition — after 10 years of clean behavior. Here is what the law… Read More
Can I Expunge My New Jersey Criminal Record? A Plain-Language Guide
A criminal record can follow you for decades — affecting your ability to find work, rent an apartment, obtain professional licenses, and more. New Jersey’s expungement law allows eligible individuals to have arrest and conviction records removed from public view, giving them a genuine second chance. Here is what you need to know. What Does… Read More
DWI Checkpoints in New Jersey: What Drivers Need to Know
Sobriety checkpoints — also called DWI checkpoints or roadblocks — are a regular feature of law enforcement in New Jersey, especially around holidays and summer weekends. Understanding your rights at a checkpoint can protect you whether you have been drinking or not. Are DWI Checkpoints Legal in New Jersey? Yes. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld… Read More
What Happens If You Violate Probation in New Jersey?
Probation gives defendants a chance to serve their sentence in the community rather than in jail or prison — but it comes with strict conditions. When those conditions are violated, the consequences can be severe. If you are facing a probation violation in New Jersey, here is what you need to know. What Counts as… Read More
What to Do If You’re Arrested in New Jersey
An arrest is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through — and in the immediate moments after it happens, the decisions you make can significantly affect the outcome of your case. Here is what you need to know if you or someone you care about is arrested in New Jersey. 1…. Read More
Indictable Crime vs. Disorderly Persons Offense: Understanding New Jersey’s Two-Track Criminal System
New Jersey’s criminal justice system is structured differently from most other states — and from the way crimes are depicted on television. Instead of the familiar “felony vs. misdemeanor” framework used in most of the country, New Jersey uses two separate designations: indictable crimes and disorderly persons offenses. Understanding the difference matters enormously for how… Read More
2022 Color Run at East Amwell School
East Amwell School is again hosting it’s Color Run this year on May 14th at 9am at East Amwell School and I am happy to be one of the sponsors for the event. There are two courses available – a 1 mile walk and a 5k run. A color run is where at various points… Read More
Attending the 2022 Amwell Valley Fire Company’s Annual Banquet
On Saturday, February 26th, I had the honor of attending the Amwell Valley Fire Company’s Annual Banquet as an invited guest due to my position on the East Amwell Township Committee. The Amwell Valley Fire Company was established in 1923, has over 150 calls a year, covers 29 square miles, and is 100% volunteer based. … Read More
Proud Sponsor of Meadow Miller Event at Rosedale Park
On October 30, The Princeton Child Development Institute is hosting the fifth annual Meadow Miler event at Rosedale Park to benefit the school. I am proud to be a sponsor of that event as well as a participant. The Princeton Child Development Institute is a non-profit organization for individuals with autism. My brother, Jared, has… Read More
