When Should You File a Post Conviction Relief Petition in New Jersey?
Linden Attorney Advising Clients in Rahway, Clark, Roselle Park, Garwood, Elizabeth, Cranford, Edison and across New Jersey The current COVID-19/Coronavirus situation may mean you’re at home thinking about your life and wondering about your job or life options once day-today-life resumes. Do you have a […]
Should I hire an attorney for any municipal court related matter?
Experienced attorney Edward S. Cooper ESQ discusses municipal court matters and when it is important to retain counsel to protect you and your rights. Under what circumstance should I hire a municipal court attorney to represent me? My answer is, it depends. If you have […]
The Problems with Choosing to Represent Yourself in Union County NJ Courts
Linden Attorney Advising Clients in Rahway, Clark, Roselle Park, Garwood, Elizabeth, Cranford, Edison and across New Jersey Many people who are considering self-representation in a court proceeding may wonder how the court will view them and how they will be treated by the judge. The […]
Disorderly Conduct Charges Union County NJ
Disorderly conduct is one of the most common crimes charged by police and covers a wide variety of situations that range from fighting to lewd and offensive language. Depending on the offense, penalties for disorderly conduct can range from fines to time in jail. Though […]
What Can I Do if a Friend or Family Member is Arrested?
Being arrested in Union County, Linden, Westfield, Scotch Plains, or anywhere can be a scary experience not only for the one being arrested but for their family as well. Being arrested can leave the family feeling frightened, confused, and wondering what to do next. Given […]
High School Basketball Star Meets Tragic End
Keywon Savage is a local Union County legend. Not only did this 6 foot 3 inch Newark New Jersey born-man have some truly epic high-school basketball performances, he was also an extremely talented student. Teachers, coaches, friends, and acquaintances all expected Savage to achieve great […]
Union County Police Arrest Man After Standoff
Union County police arrested a man with a handgun in his car, who fired the weapon early Saturday morning. At about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 19th, Jeffery Arana of Elizabeth NJ, 41 were found at Warinanco Park in his vehicle with a gun pointed […]
Plainfield Residents Arrested on Drugs and Weapons Charges
Multiple Plainfield residents were arrested this weekend on drug and weapons charges after the completion of two ongoing investigations. Authorities announced that Plainfield resident Donte Thompson was the subject of an ongoing investigation that ultimately resulted in the raiding of his Clinton Avenue residency on […]
NJ Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Police Can Deny Records Requests in Criminal Cases
The NJ Supreme Court is set to decide an important question this year: How much discretion should local police departments be given when it comes to deciding whether to release documents under New Jersey public records laws? The case, North Jersey Media Group v. Lyndhurst, […]
“Portal to Hell” Trial Ends with Union Township Man Being Convicted of Attempted Murder
The so-called “Portal to Hell” trial concluded with a Union Township man being convicted on two counts of attempted murder. The case generated a great deal of media attention and garnered national news headlines because the defendant claimed he committed the violent assault as part […]