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Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in New Jersey
In New Jersey, your criminal record may be expunged -- that is, erased or sealed -- under the circumstances described below. If your record is expunged, it is hidden from public view.
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New Jersey Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statute: NJSA 2C:1-6 Summary: The following sets forth the applicable crimes and the time period within which a prosecution must commence thereafter.
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New Jersey Public Intoxication Laws
New Jersey does not criminalize public intoxication. Like many states, New Jersey's stated policy is to treat (rather than prosecute) people who have alcohol problems.
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Driving on a Suspended License in New Jersey
The state of New Jersey may suspend or revoke your license for many reasons. The state takes suspensions and revocations seriously and may fine you, sentence you to jail and suspend or revoke your license for an additional period of time if you drive when you have lost your driving privileges.
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New Jersey Minor in Possession of Alcohol Laws and Penalties
A minor in New Jersey may not purchase, knowingly possess, or knowingly consume alcohol with few exceptions (see below).
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in New Jersey
All states regulate and control the possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), though each differs in its exact definition of CDS and the penalties for possession. New Jersey classifies not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine as CDS, but also the compounds used to manufacture them.
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Marijuana possession, sale, and manufacture are regulated by both state and federal law. In New Jersey, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I substance, which means that it has a high potential for abuse and no generally recognized medical value.
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New Jersey Petty Theft and Other Theft Laws
New Jersey criminal statutes define theft as the “unlawful taking” or “exercising of control” over someone else’s property. The offender must act with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. (N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:20-3.)
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Shoplifting Charges in New Jersey
Shoplifting is a serious crime with stringent penalties in New Jersey. Shoplifters face criminal penalties, such as jail time and fines, as well as civil lawsuits by merchants to recover damages.
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In general, forgery is the crime of creating or altering a document or other instrument without authorization to do so and in order to defraud another person. This article discusses New Jersey’s forgery laws.
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Burglary and Home Invasions in New Jersey
In New Jersey, a person who goes into a building or onto another's property without permission can be charged with trespass. A person who goes into a building with the intent of committing a crime inside an be charged with burglary, a more serious offense.
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Stealing a car or motor vehicle is a serious crime in New Jersey. New Jersey also criminalizes other actions involving the use of a motor vehicle. For more information about thefts involving motor vehicles, read Grand Theft Auto. Theft or Unlawful Taking of an Automobile Theft occurs when a person takes
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In New Jersey, an assault occurs when a person injures or attempts to injure another person without legal justification. Assault can be charged as either a simple assault or an aggravated assault.
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New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws
In New Jersey, the commission of a domestic violence crime can result in imprisonment and fines for the offender. Punishment for conviction of a domestic violence offense depends on the grade of the crime, as set by law.