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Penalties of a High BAC charge

What are the penalties of a High BAC charge In New Jersey, individuals over 21 years of age are permitted to drive with up to 0.07 percent alcohol in their bloodstream. However, once that percentage reaches 0.08 or higher, they can be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol because they have surpassed the […]

Careless Driver vs. Reckless Driving

What is Careless Driving? Careless driving is defined as careless disregard for the safety of others on the road. Those who driver carelessly are driving without practicing caution on the road, which could potentially put others in harm’s way. Some examples of careless driving could be speeding, failure to use signals, or even using a […]

Expunging a Juvenile Record in New Jersey

Expunging a Juvenile Record in New Jersey In New Jersey, if you are 17 years of age or under, and charged with a crime, you will likely be charged as a juvenile. Juvenile offenses, however, can still carry pretty hefty fines and penalties. Some of the most common types of juvenile offenses are drug-related, theft, […]

Reckless Driving in New Jersey

What is Reckless Driving? Reckless driving, according to NJSA 39:4-96, is defined as driving a vehicle in a manner that thoughtlessly endangers a person or property. It also involves the willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others. In the state of New Jersey, reckless driving is considered a criminal misdemeanor. Reckless driving can […]

Juvenile Crimes in NJ

Being charged with a crime at any age can be devastating and traumatic, but for a juvenile, there is so much more on the line. Not only might that child have no idea what their rights are, they may also have just lost the right to have a successful future. However, in the state of […]

New NJ Driver’s License Expiration Law signed

Earlier this summer, Governor Christie signed a bill into law that has an impact on when your driver’s license will expire. Beginning in January 2018, driver’s license expiration dates will occur on the driver’s date of birth. The primary goal behind this change in legislation is to improve the wait times at the state’s Motor […]

First Offense Criminal Record

In New Jersey, if you are charged for the very first time with a criminal offense there are a number of diversionary programs that my law office can assist you in getting into. For example, on the municipal court level, there are two programs; one is called Conditional Dismissal, and one is called Conditional Discharge. […]

NJ Ignition Interlock Devices

In New Jersey, when you are convicted or plead guilty to a driving while intoxicated offense, you may be required to put in your vehicle an ignition interlock device. It’s an expensive piece of equipment that you have to pay for in order to be installed in your car as well as the monthly fee. […]

Previous DUI Convictions

In New Jersey, when you are convicted of driving under the influence, the penalty varies whether it’s your first offense, second offense, third, or more. However, if your last offense was more than 10 years ago, it will not be counted against you in sentencing. For example, if this is your second DUI but your […]

New Jersey Drug Charges

Drug charges in New Jersey are quite complicated. A lot of factors go into determining what you’re going to be charged with or what defenses we may be able to avail you of, for example, how you were stopped, where you were stopped, what substance you have, how much substance you have, and whether the […]

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