Leah Moskalow We are proud to announce Leah Moskalow as our 2023 Recipient of Law Office of Matthew V. Portella, LLC $500 Scholarship . Leah Moskalow is a recent graduate of Winslow Township High School and will be attending Rutgers University – Camden to major in Biology and minor in Art. Over the summer she …
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Read MoreWe Can Help If You Have Been Charged with Drunk Driving, Other Traffic Offenses, and Crimes A drunk driving arrest is a scary experience. If you have never been charged with a serious traffic offense or crime before, the entire process can be overwhelming. The important thing to remember is not to panic and speak …
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Read MoreProfessional Traffic and Criminal Defense Representation for People Charged with Traffic and Criminal Offenses in Camden County A drunk driving arrest is never something to take lightly. Even if you have never been in trouble with the law before, a DWI conviction can lead to jail time, a fine, and a suspension of your driver’s …
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Read MoreRepresenting People Accused of Drunk Driving and Other Traffic and Crimes in Burlington County A drunk driving arrest is often a harrowing experience. After being charged with DWI, you may feel your only option is to plead guilty and hope for the best. But the reality is that you always have options when it comes …
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Read MoreMatthew Portella, criminal defense attorney, has been in the news over the years for successfully wrapping up high-profile cases. In the last 10 – 20 years, there have been several high-profile cases Portella has defended and news reports on the outcomes. If you want to learn more about some of these cases and news reports, …
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Read MoreModern computers, smartphones, and the internet make it easy to download hundreds–even thousands–of files in just a few seconds. These files can include certain types of images that may be considered child pornography under New Jersey law. And if you are accused of knowingly possessing such photos, you may face serious criminal charges. A conviction …
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Read MoreGun ownership is important to many people in our country and state. According to data from the Rand Corporation, nearly ten percent of New Jersey adults—approximately 805,000 in all—live in a household with at least one firearm. New Jersey has some of the most strict, comprehensive firearm application and licensing laws in the entire country. …
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Read MoreHate crime charges are on the rise. Last year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released data showing that 7,759 hate crimes were reported nationwide in 2020—a 12-year high and a 6 percent increase over the previous year. Reporting varies from state to state. The New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety recently reported …
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Read MoreLike other states, New Jersey makes it illegal to threaten to harm or kill someone else. The crime is called terroristic threats and is found in N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3. It doesn’t matter whether the defendant actually goes through with the threat and causes physical injury. The threatening communication is enough to be charged and possibly convicted. …
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