GOOGLE SCREENED
It is Time for the New Jersey Legislature to Revisit and Change the Three Strikes Law
When the Predicate Convictions Involve a Juvenile By Eric Marcy The legacy of the war against crime of the 1990s has created a system of draconian sentencing enhancements that cruelly fail to take into consideration a person’s youth at the time of the commission of the crimes. Laws that remove sentencing discretion of judge and …
The Psychologist’s Duty to Warn – Piercing the Psychologist/Patient Privilege
THE PURPOSE OF PRIVILEGE By Eric Marcy, Esq. The purpose of protecting communications between mental health providers and patients is well-established and fosters the important policy that confidentiality during the course of counseling is essential to establishing trust and to facilitate treatment. There has been a recent amendment which will have an impact on the …
The Confusion Surrounding Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders on Mask Mandates and Statewide Public Health Emergency Orders
By Eric Marcy, Esq. Be Aware of Potential Criminal Liability for Violations of Executive Orders Effective August 9, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy modified existing New Jersey Executive Orders to mandate the use of masks for students, teachers, and staff in schools in what has become Executive Order 251 (EO 251). Although the State legislature and …
Understanding Options for Modifying Parole Conditions
By Eric Marcy, Esq. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Parole At times, a specific parole condition may become unnecessary, burdensome, or interfere with the parolee’s employment prospects and/or rehabilitation. The New Jersey Administrative Code sets forth the application process to the New Jersey State Parole Board through which a parolee may challenge the necessity and/or …
Could the NFL Have Criminal Problems?
Stunning Allegations by Former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores and Others May Implicate Criminal Activity By Eric Marcy, Esq. In a remarkable class action lawsuit filed against the National Football League, the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos, former Dolphins coach Brian Flores alleges that the owner of the Dolphins, …
Can Racial Profiling Affect My Criminal Case?
Racial profiling is both illegal and infective. It builds mistrust among the communities that law enforcement are sworn to protect and leads to disproportionate arrests and detentions among people of certain ethnicities, national origins, and religions. People have even been wrongly convicted of crimes on the basis of racial profiling. If you have been charged …
How Can I Fight a DUI Charge?
If you are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in New Jersey, you are facing severe penalties. Also, you are probably feeling anxious or overwhelmed. However, it is possible in some cases to overcome the state’s evidence. Law enforcement officers make mistakes. If any part of your arrest was mishandled or your …
The blogs published by Lyons & Associates are available for informational purposes only and are not considered legal advice on any subject matter. By viewing any of the blogs on this site, the reader understands there is no attorney-client relationship between the reader and the blog publisher. The blogs should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney, and readers are urged to consult their own legal counsel on any specific legal questions concerning a specific situation.
Our Morristown Office Has Moved!
60 Columbia Road
Building B, Suite 150
Morristown, NJ 07960