In a criminal trial, the prosecutor is required to prove the defendant guilty of the charged crime beyond a reasonable doubt. However, criminal defendants are entitled to present legal defenses against their charges. Legal defenses try to establish reasonable doubt as to a defendant’s guilt, or argue that someone other than the defendant committed the charged crime, that no crime…

The son of Judge Esther Salas was killed Sunday evening after a gunman opened fire after the victim, Daniel Anderl opened the door. Judge Salas – who was nominated by President Obama in December of 2010 and confirmed by the Senate in 2011 – serves on the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. Reports state the Salas’ husband, Mark Anderl,…

Within the last few years, the World Health Organization has done a 180-degree turn on its marijuana stance. Now, the group is calling for governments around the globe to reclassify marijuana and recognize its therapeutic benefits. Many states are beginning to change their stance on the legalization of marijuana for medicinal and/or recreational purposes. Despite many state-level changes, the federal…

A Trenton, NJ teen was arrested on March 31 for an incident in which she allegedly coughed on another person and claimed that she was infected with coronavirus. The Incident A 16-year-old who was the daughter of an Instacart employee was arrested at a Wegmans supermarket in West Windsor, NJ. The teen was standing in front of her mother’s shopping…

As we enter the month of April, the United States has the most confirmed cases of coronavirus in the world. Many states, including New Jersey, have begun implementing specific measures to try to stop the spread of COVID-19. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued a stay-at-home order for all citizens, and they’ve also confirmed that they’ll be issuing penalties…

A heated argument between spouses, romantic partners, or family members can quickly escalate into a physical altercation, which can result in the police being called and one or more people going to jail. Unfortunately, a few moments of anger can lead to domestic violence charges that can follow a person for the rest of their lives. If you’ve been charged…

A New Jersey man has been charged with terroristic threats after he coughed on a Wegmans employee during a confrontation recently. During the incident, the man allegedly told the Wegmans employee that he had the Coronavirus. This all occurred after the female employee asked the man to step back away from her as she unloaded products. The man has been…

Both attorneys at the law firm of Aydelotte Law, LLC have been named to the Super Lawyers publication as Rising Stars in the state of New Jersey for 2020. This list is generated every year and each year, less than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state of New Jersey are named to the list. To learn more about the…

Diversionary Programs in New Jersey: An Overview Imprisonment is more than just a penalty – it’s a life-altering consequence that takes away nearly all of your personal freedom for a period of time. Even if you know you’ve committed a crime, there’s no doubt that you want to avoid getting sentenced to jail time. For first-time offenders in New Jersey,…

Getting Charged with Theft in NJ: Your Guide to the Law On the surface, defining theft seems simple. It’s taking someone else’s property without permission. Upon closer inspection, there’s a lot of different types of actions that can fall under this definition, though. From vehicle theft to stealing a pack of gum from the store, theft can have very different…