by Fred Sisto | Jan 26, 2016 | Appeals, Blog, Criminal Law, Legal Procedures
In general, the legitimate concern of the court with regard to setting bail is to ensure that the defendant will appear in court when required. State v. Johnson, 61 N.J. 361 (1972). More specifically, bail pending appeal shall be granted “if it appears that the...
by Fred Sisto | Jan 24, 2016 | Appeals, Blog, Criminal Law, Legal Procedures
Prison-bound defendants generally fall into two categories. The first category involves those who are convicted of a first or second degree crime. The second category deals with those whose prior records are bad and are therefore not amenable to probationary...