Fred Sisto | Criminal Attorney | Ocean and Monmouth County

Call Us Today
732-898-3232

  • Home
  • Criminal Defense Services
    ▼
    • Drug Crimes
      ▼
      • Drug Manufacturing
      • Intent to Distribute Narcotics
      • Prescription Drug Crimes
      • Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network
    • Weapons Charges
      ▼
      • Prohibited Weapons and Devices
      • Manufacture, Transport, etc. of Weapons
      • Illegal Possession of a Gun
      • Possession of Weapons for Unlawful Purposes
    • Expungements
    • Theft Attorney
    • Violent Crimes
      ▼
      • Robbery/Burglary
      • Manslaughter
      • Extortion
      • Assault
      • Sexual Offenses
    • Arson
    • DUI / DWI
      ▼
      • Alcohol DUI
      • Drug DUI
      • Refusing a Breath Test
    • Driving with A Suspended License
    • Property Forfeiture
    • Anti-Drug Profiteering
    • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Español / Spanish Speaking Attorney
  • About
    ▼
    • Testimonials
    • Defending Cases In
      ▼
      • Monmouth County
      • Ocean County
  • Blog
  • Contact
    ▼
    • Receive a Call From Fred
  • DUI Checkpoint Alerts
  • Results
  • Payment Options
  • Home
  • Criminal Defense Services
    • Drug Crimes
      • Drug Manufacturing
      • Intent to Distribute Narcotics
      • Prescription Drug Crimes
      • Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network
    • Weapons Charges
      • Prohibited Weapons and Devices
      • Manufacture, Transport, etc. of Weapons
      • Illegal Possession of a Gun
      • Possession of Weapons for Unlawful Purposes
    • Expungements
    • Theft Attorney
    • Violent Crimes
      • Robbery/Burglary
      • Manslaughter
      • Extortion
      • Assault
      • Sexual Offenses
    • Arson
    • DUI / DWI
      • Alcohol DUI
      • Drug DUI
      • Refusing a Breath Test
    • Driving with A Suspended License
    • Property Forfeiture
    • Anti-Drug Profiteering
    • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Español / Spanish Speaking Attorney
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • Defending Cases In
      • Monmouth County
      • Ocean County
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Receive a Call From Fred
  • DUI Checkpoint Alerts
  • Results
  • Payment Options
Home >> Drug Crime >> Marijuana

March 31, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Drug Court Violation Sentencing (Part 3)

The Court continued: The statutory maximum for a sentence, however, includes the statutes that allow a special probation sentence followed by a revocation of that special probation. The statutory scheme delineates that the maximum custodial sentence for a second-degree crime is ten years in prison, unless a defendant applies for and is accepted into special […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

March 29, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Drug Court Violation Sentencing (Part 2)

The Appellate Division continued: Defendant points out that the probation revocation statute states that a defendant shall receive credit for any time served in custody pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:45-1 or while awaiting placement in a treatment facility . . . and for each day during which the person satisfactorily complied with the terms and conditions […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

March 27, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Drug Court Violation Sentencing (Part 1)

On June 21, 2019 a three-judge appellate panel decided the Middlesex County case of State v. Thomas Hawkins. The principal issue under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14 involved the propriety of an eight year prison sentence for drug court violations where the defendant already completed almost five years of special probation. Presiding Judge Koblitz held in relevant part: […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

March 25, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Changes to Marijuana-Related Expungements (Part 26)

14.    Section 8 of P.L.2017, c.244 (C.2C:52-23.1) is amended to read as follows: 8.  a. Notwithstanding any provision in this act to the contrary, expunged or sealed records may be used to facilitate the State Treasurer’s collection of any court-ordered financial assessments that remain due at the time an expungement or sealing of records […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

March 23, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Changes to Marijuana-Related Expungements (Part 25)

13.    N.J.S.2C:52-15 is amended to read as follows: 2C:52-15. a.  Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, if an order of expungement of records of arrest or conviction under this chapter is granted by the court, all the records specified in said order shall be removed from the files of the law […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

March 21, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Changes to Marijuana-Related Expungements (Part 24)

The amendments to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-10.1 continue: b.    Upon receipt of the information from the court pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection a. of this section, the Superintendent of State Police, the Attorney General, and the county prosecutor of any county in which the person was convicted shall, within 60 days, review and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

March 19, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Changes to Marijuana-Related Expungements (Part 23)

N.J.S.A. 2C:52-10 is amended to read as follows: 2C:52-10.  a.  Until the date that the e-filing system is established by the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to section 11 of P.L.  , c.   (C.        ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill), a copy of each petition, together with a copy of all supporting […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

March 17, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Changes to Marijuana-Related Expungements (Part 22)

N.J.S.2C:52-8 is amended to read as follows:   2C:52-8. Statements to accompany petition.  There shall be attached to a petition for expungement: a.    A statement with the affidavit or verification that there are no disorderly persons, petty disorderly persons or criminal charges pending against the petitioner at the time of filing of the petition […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

March 15, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Changes to Marijuana-Related Expungements (Part 21)

The amendments to N.J.S.A. 2C: 52-6 continue: (c)    Appointments to the task force shall be made within 30 days of the effective date of this section. Vacancies in the membership of the task force shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made. (d)    Members of the task force […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

March 13, 2020 by Fred Sisto

Changes to Marijuana-Related Expungements (Part 20)

The amendments to N.J.S.A. 2C: 52-6 continue: (3) Upon establishment of the automated process pursuant to this subsection, any pending “clean slate” expungement petitions filed pursuant to section 7 of P.L.    , c.    (C.        ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall be rendered moot and shall be withdrawn or dismissed in accordance with […]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Crime, Marijuana, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 5
  • Next Page »

Testimonials

I would highly recommend Mr. Sisto. He is very insightful and proficient, yet still down to Earth. Fred is great at communicating and breaking down the facts. But most importantly, he excels at getting results.

Bill K   

Thanks to Fred I have no criminal record whatsoever.

Luke A   

Fred is a stickler for detail and communicates with clients very, very well. He is smart and astute. I would recommend him unconditionally.

Tom O   

Great!!! , got my case handled in the exact manner that I was told and would recommend to everyone else in need of legal representation.

Raumelis R   
See More Testimonials

Recent Posts

  • The Juvenile Waive Statute and Retroactivity (Part 2)
  • The Juvenile Waive Statute and Retroactivity (Part 1)
  • Plain View and Lawful Vantage Points (Part 3)
  • Plain View and Lawful Vantage Points (Part 2)
  • Plain View and Lawful Vantage Points (Part 1)
  • CSAAS Testimony and Retroactivity (Part 5)
  • CSAAS Testimony and Retroactivity (Part 4)
  • CSAAS Testimony and Retroactivity (Part 3)

Recent Speaking Engagement

Site Disclaimer

Attorney Referral Fees

Frederick P Sisto has earned Lawyer Legion's recognition for Community Leadership

Law Office of Frederick P. Sisto

Point Pleasant Office*:
302 Hawthorne Ave, Suite 1
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Phone: 732-898-3232
Fax: 201-508-3393
*Office visits by appointment only.

Representing clients throughout all court jurisdictions of New Jersey.

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION, NO ASPECT OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY