How Has the Bail System in New Jersey Changed?
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How Has the Bail System in New Jersey Changed?

July 8, 2021

The days of a cash or bond bail have gone the way of the dinosaur. Defendants are now facing a different set of rules. As of January 1, 2017, New Jersey decided to save immediate incarceration for the most serious offenders; those considered a flight risk or a danger to the community before their indictments or trials. The decision was made because New Jersey correctional facilities were bursting at the seams, the existing bail system favored those with economic means, […]

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Diversionary Programs: Am I Eligible for a Conditional Dismissal in NJ?

July 6, 2021

Many first-time offenders who have never had contact with law enforcement and don’t really understand the legal system often have an overwhelming fear of being arrested for the first time. This unsettling uncertainty is because they don’t know what to expect. Still, they fear the negative consequences of having the arrest and possible criminal conviction on their record forever and the impact on their job, reputation, family, and community. We all make mistakes or have moments where we exercise poor […]

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