Are Drug Charges Considered a Felony or a Misdemeanor in NJ?
Have you Been Arrested for a Drug Offense in Somerset County? As one would imagine, not all drug related offenses are treated the same in New Jersey. First and foremost, it is important to discuss that in New Jersey, a felony offense is ... Read More»
Felony Sexual Assault Charges Downgraded to Disorderly Persons Offense
Proetta & Oliver was able to secure a significant downgrade for one of their clients this month. Our client, who was a juvenile at the time of his arrest, was in the midst of an absolute nightmare. On the verge of graduating high school and ... Read More»
Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault Charges in New Jersey
What is the Difference Between Simple and Aggravated Assault? Assault charges in New Jersey are basically broken down into two different categories: simple assault and aggravated assault. Typically, the type of injury caused and/or attempted to ... Read More»
Simple Assault Charges Filed in Raritan New Jersey
Mother Charged with Assaulting Child in Raritan The Bridgewater Patch has reported that the Raritan Police Department has arrested and charged a borough resident following an incident on February 15, 2019. According to the reports that have been ... Read More»
Need a Lawyer for a Disorderly Persons Offense?
Charged with a Disorderly Persons Offense in Somerset County? What is a Disorderly Persons Offense? First and foremost it is important to discuss exactly what a disorderly persons offense is and in turn what it is not. A disorderly persons ... Read More»
Hillsborough Police Charge Man with Trespassing
Facing a Trespassing Charge in Hillsborough, New Jersey? The Hillsborough Police Department has announced that they have arrested and charged a man with several criminal offenses, including trespassing following an incident that occurred near ... Read More»
Will I Lose My License For a Drug Charge?
By far one of the lesser known but more devastating consequences of being convicted of a drug offense like the possession of marijuana under 50 grams, the possession of drug paraphernalia, the possession of heroin or the possession of Oxycontin ... Read More»
2 Charged with Heroin Possession in Flemington New Jersey
Heroin Possession Charges Issued in Hunterdon County, NJ Heroin charges, whether it be the simple possession or possession with intent or actual distribution have been a frequent mainstay for law enforcement in New Jersey for more than a decade ... Read More»
Retail Theft Charges Filed for Family in Somerset County
Charged with Being a Leader of an Organized Retail Theft Ring According to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, a brother and sister have been arrested and charged with being the leader of an organized retail theft enterprise in ... Read More»
Aggravated Arson Charges Issued Against Bridgewater Township Resident
Somerset County Prosecutor, Michael H. Robertson, has announced that they have made an arrest in the 2016 torching of two vehicles on Garretson Road in Bridgewater last week. The Defendant, a twenty-one year old from Bridgewater was arrested on ... Read More»