NJ Criminal Defense

In most cases, stalking will be charged as a fourth degree crime in New Jersey, which carries a potential sentence of 18 months in prison, plus fines that can reach $10,000. There are circumstances that will bump the charge to a third degree crime, which can increase the possible prison time to three to five years. As a third degree stalking charge, the prosecution will have to prove that you engaged in stalking behaviors that violated a restraining order, while you were on parole or … [Read more...]