by Fred Sisto | Mar 4, 2015 | Blog, Criminal Law, Jail Time and Probation, News
In State v. Luis Santiago, decided on January 28, 2015, the Appellate Division reversed an aggravated sexual assault conviction based on subsection N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2(a)(3), because there was no evidence presented that the assault occurred during an assault “on...
by Fred Sisto | Oct 23, 2014 | Blog, Criminal Law, News
The question that often arises when faced with mandatory imprisonment is whether a labor program can be substituted for jail. The short answer is “no”. N.J.S.A. 2B:19-5 is the law that requires the sheriff “or other authorized officer” of each county in New Jersey to...
by Fred Sisto | Jul 24, 2014 | Blog, Criminal Law, Know Your Rights, Warrants
A friend of mine recently purchased a jet ski and asked whether the police needed reasonable suspicion to stop him on the water, i.e. if the same rule that applies to automobile stops applies to boats and jet skis. The short and surprising answer is “No.” Under New...
by Fred Sisto | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog, Criminal Law, Legal Procedures
The use of wiretapping in Ocean and Monmouth counties of New Jersey was relatively rare until about seven years ago. Their use has gained considerable traction since then. One superior court judge who was assigned his first wire case four years ago remarked at our...
by Fred Sisto | Feb 14, 2014 | Blog, Criminal Law, Legal Procedures, Warrants
The recent articles regarding the arrest of 31 individuals in the culmination of “Operation Dead End” in Monmouth County highlights the importance of choosing an attorney with experience in successfully handling wiretap cases. This statement may be puzzling given...
