An accident that occurred in Virginia Beach, Virginia and took the life of a New Jersey native has led to a prison sentence for the reality star who was behind the wheel that night. The defendant, Melissa Ann Hancock, 26, was driving the wrong way on Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach when she struck the […]
Your Miranda Rights: What Do They Really Mean and When Do They Apply?
“You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future. If you cannot afford […]
Lauren Scardella Receives Award from Mercer County Bar Association
Hamilton criminal defense attorney Lauren Scardella recently received a prestigious honor from the Mercer County Bar Association. The event was held November 2, 2017 at Mountain View Golf Course in Ewing, New Jersey, where Lauren Scardella was presented with the 2017 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, given in recognition of extraordinary dedication and leadership […]
Lauren Scardella Presents Seminar on New Jersey Municipal Court
Hamilton criminal defense attorney Lauren Scardella presented a seminar on New Jersey Municipal Court Practice with Nancianne Aydelotte at the New York City Bar Association’s Bridge the Gap day. It was a wonderful group to teach, and Lauren Scardella was asked to come back to give this seminar for the second time. Contact an Experienced […]
New Jersey Considering Legislation to Help Ex-Drug Offenders Find Employment
On October 2, New Jersey’s state senate voted on new legislation that seeks to allow Atlantic City casinos to hire ex-drug offenders. The state’s current laws prevent individuals with prior drug convictions from obtaining a key casino employee license, which is necessary to achieve employment in the industry. NJ Legislation Intended to Help Ex-Drug Offenders […]