A petition for compassionate release is typically granted to inmates who suffer from a terminal illness or profound incapacity that renders them physically incapable of committing a crime in the future. In New Jersey, there are specific requirements that must be met prior to a court’s consideration for compassionate release.…
Ineffective assistance of counsel is a claim that a criminal defendant may assert when their defense attorney’s inadequate representation constitutes a violation of their Sixth Amendment right to counsel. However, not all cases concerning an attorney’s unsatisfactory performance entitle a defendant to…
During the process of jury selection, attorneys from either side may seek to remove jurors they deem unfit to serve. A “for cause” challenge allows attorneys to exclude potential jurors that do not meet the standard criteria or cannot remain impartial when applying the law. A peremptory challenge, on the…