Sometimes people may complain that the legal profession uses too much “legalese” in describing things like crimes. Popular television shows and movies have helped to remove the mystery or confusion from some legal terms, but it can still be the case that the general public is not always able to discern the specific behavior or action that constitutes a crime even if they are casually aware of what it represents.
Employees have become considerably more apprehensive in recent years with the steady rise of convictions related to business theft and embezzlement. White collar crimes continue to be prosecuted across America, including New Jersey, where guilty offenders are receiving harsh punishments like jail time and heavy fines. An embezzlement defense is important to develop as soon as possible.
Attorney Robert G. Stahl, who represents Dias Kadyrabyev; the attorney for Azmat Tazhayakov, the second college student from Kazakhstan charged with obstruction of justice; and the attorney for the third Boston aftermath defendant, a U.S. citizen charged with lying to authorities, asked U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock to order the government to turn over to the defense additional documents and records in preparation for the June 23, 2014 trial.
The integration of digital communications into the daily lives of many Americans has arguably been one of the drivers behind the increases in worker productivity in this country. But the same technological advances that can boost the profitability of a business or make anything from shopping to banking more convenient can also create opportunities for less savory activities.
The portrayals of the criminal justice system that most people see on television or in a movie usually end with the trial conviction of the accused; but in reality, if one is convicted of a state or federal crime in New Jersey or anywhere else, life does not fade to black and roll credits. Depending on what happened at the trial, it may be possible to appeal the trial court outcome.
The upcoming trial of a former governor and his wife on federal corruption charges highlights a common and sometimes controversial tactic used by prosecutors: testimony from witnesses who have been offered immunity from prosecution themselves.
A New Jersey rabbi was arrested in 2011, along with eight others, for the alleged kidnapping and beating of a man. The criminal charges involved an alleged conspiracy to convince an Israeli national to grant his wife a religious divorce under Jewish law.
On April 25, 2016, in the wake of startling revelations that a laboratory technician at the New Jersey State Police Laboratory in Little Falls had been falsifying test results, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an order centralizing the litigation of all post-conviction challenges in the State before a single judge. The order appointed Bergen County Superior Court Judge Edward A. Jerejian to handle all post-conviction litigation in which Kamalkant Shah, the laboratory technician found to have faked results, was either the primary laboratory examiner, conducted peer review, or conducted administrative review of purported drug evidence. Pending cases predicated upon Shah's laboratory work are to remain with the judges presently assigned under the order.
Internet crimes were relatively rare several years ago. However, now Internet crimes can be committed from the convenience of a person's home and can happen at the international or interstate levels. Even activities that seem innocent in New Jersey may bring serious penalties from various jurisdictions, including multiple states along with the federal government.
If you have been charged with an Internet crime, it is wise to seek legal advice whether you are an individual or a business. Our attorneys can represent not just individuals but also businesses of all sizes. These include from small shops to Fortune 100 companies.
Boston Marathon Aftermath Case: Dias Kadyrbayev Pre-Trial Hearings
May 14-15, 2014 in Boston Federal Court
Defense Attorney Robert G. Stahl