Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown
Memorial Day Weekend is often considered the unofficial start to summer and is marked by thousands of people flocking to the shore, having barbeques, and finding ways to honor fallen troops. As much as everyone loves to kick off the summer with parties that typically involve alcohol, it is important for everyone to make sure […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Drug DUI
New Jersey takes driving under the influence very seriously. What a lot of people aren’t aware of is that in New Jersey, individuals who choose to drive under the influence of drugs can face penalties that are similar to driving under the influence of alcohol. The consequences of these crimes are very serious and should […]
Read MoreMiddlesex County Shoplifting Attorney
New Jersey takes all crime very seriously and aims to hold offenders accountable for their actions. When an individual steals from another party, whether it be a store or another individual, they may be facing larceny charges. Penalties for larceny are determined based upon the value of the property that was stolen. In addition, it […]
Read MoreDUI Checkpoints for Superbowl Sunday
DUI Checkpoints for Superbowl Sunday New Jersey police departments along with the Division of Highway Traffic Safety are working together this Superbowl Sunday to stop drunk drivers that may be on the road. In fact, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is even paying for several police departments to fund overtime hours for officers. Not […]
Read MoreNHTSA Releases Stats on Speeding
This month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its data on fatalities due to speeding that occurred in the United States in 2016. The report details a number of different key findings regarding how speed is related to fatal motor vehicle accidents. In 2016 alone, there were 34,439 fatal automobile accidents that resulted in […]
Read MoreNJ hardship licenses
New Jersey, unlike our neighboring states and a great majority of the other states within the union, does not allow for a restricted license. Sometimes this is referred to as a hardship license. Typically, hardship licenses exist to allow individuals who have been convicted of driving while intoxicated to still drive to work or school […]
Read MoreWhat should I know about being charged with a crime as a minor?
When a person under the age of 18 commits a crime, they will still have to face consequences for their actions. The majority of juvenile cases are handled within the Supreme Court’s Family Division. One factor that many people are concerned about is whether they will still be tried as a juvenile if their 18th […]
Read MoreTexting and Driving in NJ
Since the popularity of cellphones has taken off, the amount of people who use them behind the wheel has drastically increased. Studies show that texting and driving is even more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol. New Jersey is working to crack down on illegal mobile device use in order to keep the […]
Read MoreWhat is the knock and announce rule in NJ?
It is essential that citizens are aware of their rights when it comes to being arrested. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of their rights and believe that law enforcement officers have free reign. This is not the case and there are situations where law enforcement diverts from protocol, which can ultimately result in a […]
Read MoreHow Does a Juvenile Court Differ from an Adult Court?
When a juvenile breaks the law, they are going to have to face repercussions. However, these juvenile offenses are handled a little bit differently than when an adult over the age of 18 commits a crime. If a juvenile is charged with a crime, we have a separate court in New Jersey whose goal is rehabilitation. […]
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