Probation is part of the sentence that a Judge imposed on you, and you are required to successfully complete it, or you will have a Violation of Probation (VOP) filed against you. There are only two outcomes to a VOP, you are violated and re-sentenced, or you beat the violation. If you are found guilty of the VOP, the Court can re-sentence you up to the maximum term permitted by the charge(s) you pled guilty… read more →
If you were ever arrested and charged with a crime or an offense in New Jersey, you have a criminal record that can show up if your employer does a background check on you. Even if the charges were dismissed, you have a record, as the record is created at the time of the arrest. If the charges were dismissed without you having to complete any type of diversionary program (such as a conditional discharge… read more →