Being granted parole on the first parole eligibility date is not automatic. As a practical matter, the burden is on the inmate to demonstrate insight, remorse, that he/she will not reoffend, will comply with parole conditions, and will succeed on parole. Do not assume that the records the Parole Board Members have access will be complete, accurate, […]
Going through a divorce can be difficult. When children involved are in the process of being adopted or are in foster care, this can threaten their stability. Since the children are a top priority, it is important that adoptive and foster parents understand the impact that a divorce may have on them. Some of the most common […]
Having handled parole planning, administrative parole appeals, parole appeals to the Appellate Division, and parole revocation hearings over many years, I have been asked: What factors do Members of the Parole Board consider? There are factors that Board Members are required to consider and factors that weigh heavily on the responsibility imposed upon them to […]
New Jersey strictly regulates occupations through the Department of Consumer Affairs. There are over 51 Professional and Occupational Boards and Committees. These Boards are responsible for regulating a wide variety of professions, contractors, and businesses. Licensing Boards have broad powers for investigating and imposing discipline for a variety of actions, past or present. Actions by […]
There are limits to when a Federal District Court Judge may order computer monitoring by United States Probation as a special condition of supervised release. While it can be argued that individuals on supervised release have a diminished expectation of privacy, wholesale unfettered access to a personal computer must still be balanced by assessing the […]
Already a stressful legal process and busy time in one’s life, the divorce process can become even more complicated if you find out you are pregnant. Depending on the circumstances of your divorce and the status of your relationships with your spouse, the pregnancy may cause you to reconsider the divorce and try to work […]
Not all divorces result in a bitter and contentious court battle. In fact, an increasing number of divorcing couples are turning to mediation as a way to resolve important issues like alimony, child support and the division of marital property. This process is also less costly and time-consuming than litigation. In addition, couples are often […]
New Jersey is one of seventeen states that are no-fault divorce states, meaning that when a couple files for divorce in the state of New Jersey, they generally cite irreconcilable differences as the reason that the marriage did not work out. Ultimately, a no-fault divorce is much less time-consuming, costly, and emotionally draining than a […]
A. Assessing the Structure of the Entity and Who the Attorney Represents When an attorney is brought into a potential investigation, regulatory, employment or litigation, or other legal advice matter that will involve issues subject to the Attorney Client and Work Product Privileges counsel should first identify and confirm the nature of the entity, the […]
In New Jersey, an application regarding custody will be decided by the court and an order will be entered. However, in New Jersey there is strong public policy in favor of encouraging parents to resolve their custody disputes by way of agreement. Many parents may wonder how to modify their custody agreement once the terms […]
