Failure to Intervene
Officers are duty bound to protect citizens from constitutional violations by fellow officers. Therefore, if an officer is present or witnesses an... Read More
Malicious Prosecution
Malicious prosecution violates both New Jersey State law and Federal law. In order to to bring a case for malicious prosecution one... Read More
False Arrest/Imprisonment
In New Jersey, law enforcement need to have legal justification to place a person under arrest. Being arrested however is a very... Read More
Excessive Force
In New Jersey, the Federal and State laws protect a person’s Constitutional right against the use of excessive force by law enforcement... Read More
Wrongful Convictions
If someone has died due to a negligent action in cases such as construction accidents, medical malpractice, vehicular accidents, police misconduct and... Read More
Civil Rights
The Law Offices of Joel Silberman are proud to protect the innocent from criminal prosecution and equally as proud to expose abuses... Read More
Shoplifting and Theft
New Jersey’s Municipal Courts have taken a very tough stance on shoplifting and theft. Both of these offenses, if charged at the... Read More
Juvenile Criminal Defense in New Jersey
If your child or teenager has been charged with a juvenile offense in New Jersey, then the matter will most likely be heard in family... Read More
Guns & Weapons Offenses
Our Federal Government has established developed extensive strategies aimed at reducing gun violence across the country. In New Jersey our six major... Read More
Domestic Violence
In 1991, the State of New Jersey passed the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to address violence between spouses or couples who... Read More