On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Violent Crimes on Thursday, April 16, 2015. There are many reasons why New Jersey residents want to expunge their records of criminal convictions. However, not all convictions are eligible for expungement, and even though some can be cleared from one’s criminal record, it does not necessarily […]
On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Criminal Defense on Friday, May 1, 2015. In New Jersey and elsewhere in the United States, those taken into police custody have certain rights that are referred to as “Miranda Rights.” Most people have heard of them, but what exactly do they do? Back in 1966, […]
On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Thursday, May 14, 2015. The media has recently spotlighted numerous cases of young men accused of rape, some of which allegedly occurred on university campuses. What is particularly disturbing about some of these cases is that the presumption of innocence until proven guilty […]
On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Megan’s Law on Thursday, June 18, 2015. New Jersey, the birthplace of Megan’s Law, has had mixed success with the implementation of a law that casts a very wide net. Part of the problem is that the sex offender registry mandated by Megan’s Law includes both […]
On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Friday, June 26, 2015. Being accused of criminal activity is a hard row to hoe. Of course, there are different types of criminal behavior to be considered. Sex crimes are always hard to face. You can lose your job if the news gets […]
On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Criminal Defense on Friday, July 17, 2015. If you are on parole in the state of New Jersey, you may have some questions. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers for parolees in the state. — How will I know when I am eligible for […]
On behalf of Maynard Law Office, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Friday, July 24, 2015. Anyone who has ever joined a peer-to-peer network on the Internet is at high risk of downloading illegal material that can land them behind bars for a very long time. No matter how innocent the intent, these file-sharing networks […]
On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Violent Crimes on Thursday, August 13, 2015. With some exceptions, the state of New Jersey imposes limits on the length of time prosecutors have to file charges against those suspected of committing criminal acts. These limits are known as statutes of limitations and are designed to […]
Maynard Law Office,LLC posted in Criminal Defense on Monday, August 3, 2015. If you are ever charged with a crime in New Jersey, chances are good that, at some point you or your criminal defense attorney will be approached by the prosecution regarding a plea bargain. Plea bargains, or plea agreements, are usually negotiated between defense […]
By Maynard & Sumner, LLC of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Megan’s Law on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Beginning yesterday, we began to look at the components of a sentence for certain sex offenders, starting with an Avenel evaluation. The case under examination is that of a South Toms River man who pled guilty […]