A DUI conviction in New Jersey can have a negative impact on many areas of your life, including your job, finances and freedom. Here's a look at the possible consequences of getting a DUI in New Jersey as well as the laws that apply. Consequences of DUI charge...
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Can you get a DUI expunged in New Jersey?
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges usually stay on a New Jersey driver’s record for a minimum of ten years. Many drivers look for ways to expunge their record of DUIs for insurance purposes or otherwise. What to know about DUIs in New Jersey First-time DUI...
What are typical defenses to assault and battery charges?
Physical evidence, such as bruises and lacerations, could support claims of assault and battery. However, anyone charged with assault and battery has a chance to provide a defense in a New Jersey courtroom. As with all criminal cases, guilt should derive from "proof...
What can happen with a first-time domestic violence offense?
A domestic violence charge is taken very seriously in New Jersey. However, if you’re a first-time offender, the penalties are much lighter than if you have a history of domestic violence. You will want to know what happens if you have been charged with the crime for...
Could threats alone support robbery charges?
Anyone who pulls a gun on someone and demands money could look at a lengthy prison sentence. The law takes a dim view on those who force someone to hand over money under the threat of violence. What if the threat is only verbal, though? In New Jersey, a defendant...
Did you fail a field sobriety test?
Were you recently pulled over in the state of New Jersey and ordered to complete a sobriety test, which you subsequently failed? Do you question the methods used during the field sobriety test or that it was ordered at all? There are legal options to consider and...
Could the police delay a traffic stop?
A DUI charge in New Jersey could leave a driver in a complex legal position. Someone whose BAC shows a significant presence of alcohol might have a hard time defending the charges. That said, constitutional rights apply, and the police cannot search and arrest anyone...
Defending against fraud and embezzlement charges
Fraud and embezzlement are often known as white-collar crimes. Fraudulent activity in New Jersey typically consists of stealing a person's identification or resources for personal gain. Of course, there are times when someone is falsely accused of fraud. Successfully...
The New Jersey Intoxicated Driving Program
The New Jersey Intoxicated Driving Program has been established to provide education and treatment initiatives for motorists convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The IDP is administered by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, the...
Accuracy in police line-ups
In recent years, there's been a lot of scrutiny on eyewitness testimony and identifications, and not just in New Jersey. The figures are starting to show that things like lineup identifications are less accurate than previous generations believed. In fact, inaccurate...