Although you may not initially view it this way, you must consider your probation a privilege. This court-ordered sanction allows you, as someone who has been convicted of a criminal offense, to serve your sentence outside of jail or prison. That said, you must not take this opportunity for granted…
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You may not have asked to be put in this position, but you may have found yourself at a scene where a criminal act was committed. The victim of the crime may ask for your contact information, hoping you may testify on their behalf in a future criminal trial proceeding.…
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After getting the crushing news that you have been terminated from your employment, you may experience a mix of emotions. You may feel stressed about losing your income resource, overwhelmed with what your next career move should be, and angry that this has happened to you in the first place.…
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We understand just how costly an auto insurance plan can be, especially on top of all your other monthly bills. But this is not an expense that you can simply forgo, or else you may face heightened consequences in the event of an auto accident with another vehicle or a…
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The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act is a federal labor law that sets standards for employees to follow when handling plant closings and mass layoffs. But specifically in the state of New Jersey, there is what is formally known as the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification…
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As a Gloucester County resident, you may frequently cross over the bridge to Philadelphia County. Or vice versa. The bottom line is that you may be confused about what it means to be pulled over, arrested, and tried for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense anywhere other than your home…
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We are pleased to announce that The Vigilante Law Firm has been featured in the October 2025 issue of South Jersey Magazine. The article highlights our commitment to strong and fair advocacy on behalf of our clients—especially those who may feel overwhelmed or under-represented. As our firm’s founder, Jacqueline Vigilante,…
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You may be completely dedicated to your work, but personal circumstances may arise, demand to be addressed, and force you to take time away. Before doing so, you should review your employer's sick day policy. With that being said, please continue reading to learn whether you can be penalized for…
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In your criminal trial proceedings, the prosecution may be accusing you of causing the death of another individual. With this, though, you may either be defending yourself against a murder or manslaughter conviction. Without the need for further introduction, please follow along to find out the differences in penalties for…
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