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?
Our expungement clients frequently ask us how long the expungement process in New Jersey is. Currently, as of the time this blog post was written in April of 2017, the current processing time for a New Jersey expungement is approximately 6 months. To understand why the entire expungement process takes this long, below we have […]
Do You Need a Lawyer for a New Jersey Expungement?
There is simply no legal requirement that an attorney handle the expungement of your criminal record in New Jersey. Like almost any other area of law, such as a divorce, personal injury lawsuit, or landlord-tenant dispute, an expungement is something that you are permitted to appear for yourself on (also known as proceeding “pro se” […]
How to Get a Copy of Your Arrest Record in New Jersey
If you are interested in expunging your criminal record, you might be wondering how you can get a copy of your arrest record. There are quite a few ways that you can obtain a copy of your criminal record, and which way is best in your case will depend on your specific circumstances. Do I […]
New Jersey Drug Court Expungements | FAQs
You may have heard about the new law in New Jersey relating to Drug Court expungements. That law went into effect on April 18, 2016, and provides that those individuals who have successfully completed a Drug Court program in New Jersey may be eligible to have their entire criminal records expunged – regardless of the […]
4 Ways Arrest Records Can Hold People Back
While an arrest record or a criminal conviction can negatively impact anyone, if you are a student or if you are just beginning your career, your criminal record can especially limit the opportunities available to you in the future. 1. Financial Aid If you have been convicted of a drug crime, even for minor drug […]
