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Criminal Charges and Convictions

Criminal Charges and Convictions

Learn about the rights of people who have ever been convicted or incarcerated, how to clear your record, recovery court programs, reentry resources, and more.

Your Rights Under the Criminal Laws

Legal Information

PTI and prior marijuana related conditional discharges

Marijuana Legalization Includes Youth Protections Against Law Enforcement Abuses and Prosecution

Expunging Marijuana-Related Convictions: A Guide to Eligibility and Resources

No Lifetime Registration Requirement for Juveniles Subject to Megan’s Law

Outside Links

Federal Public Defender for the District of New Jersey

Criminal Justice Reform (from the New Jersey Judiciary)

New Jersey Office of the Public Defender

Pre-Trial Intervention Program (from New Jersey Judiciary)

Your Rights if Arrested (from New Jersey State Bar Foundation)

Community Resources

Criminal Charges and Convictions Resources

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