This complete guide on how to change your name in Camden County has been organized for those individuals who are trying to change their names in Camden, County, New Jersey. The whole legal name change procedure in New Jersey will take approximately two to four weeks to complete and consists of four steps. Your name […]
How to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Gloucester County
This comprehensive guide on How to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Gloucester County has been prepared for those who are seeking to expunge their criminal records in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The entire expungement process in New Jersey will take approximately six months from start to finish and can be broken down into the following […]
Can You Become a Police Officer with a Criminal Record in New Jersey?
New Jersey has one of the highest concentration of jobs for police and sheriff’s patrol officers in the county. In addition, the salaries for New Jersey police officers are some of the highest in the nation. Becoming a police officer in New Jersey, however, involves an intensive selection process that is made even more challenging […]
Burglary Expungement in New Jersey | N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2
Burglary convictions in New Jersey are indictable (felony) offenses. They are charged as either third-degree offenses under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2(a) or second-degree offenses under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2(b). Most burglary charges, however, will be charged in the third-degree, unless the offense involved injuries or a deadly weapon, in which case it may be charged as a second-degree offense. If […]
How Long Does It Take to Expunge a Record in New Jersey?
As of February of 2023, expungements in New Jersey are taking an unprecedented amount of time. This is mainly due to Covid-19 backlog and lack of proper staffing within the New Jersey State Police (“NJSP”) Expungement Unit (the NJSP is the state agency that is tasked with actually removing your records from your criminal history […]