Technology changes quickly, but the law changes slowly. Police have adopted new technology to investigate crimes, and courts have struggled to figure out how to apply the law to these new situations. The result can set up a showdown with the Fourth Amendment. The...
With recreational marijuana use now legal in an increasing number of states, including New York, access to legal marijuana is available to more in New Jersey and New York who choose to purchase the drug. However, if you choose to drive to purchase marijuana and then...
Whether going out after work with your coworkers or on the weekend with your friends, it is dangerous to decide to drink without a plan to get home. Since alcohol will impair your judgment, you may end the night thinking that you can still drive home. While you may be...
Under New Jersey law, a person who is accused of homicide or attempted homicide must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This means they have the right to a defense in court. There are a number of ways to defend against these charges, and the...
Criminal defendants in New York and New Jersey will typically run into quite a few legal terms that they are uncertain about. One term that could be crucial in any given case is “probable cause.” What is probable cause and how might this term impact your criminal...
New Jersey’s law enforcement officers and prosecutors take drunk driving seriously. Many people from all walks of life in Hackensack and the other Bergen County neighborhoods can easily find themselves pulled over for a DUI investigation or detained at a sobriety...
For those who found this blog because they are facing financial fraud allegations, know that just because there are allegations (or charges), those do not mean that you actually did anything wrong. In fact, for those in the financial sector or that deal with customer...
Since New Jersey legalized cannabis for recreational use, police, lawmakers and courts have wrestled with the issue of determining whether someone is too high to drive. A recent report may pave the way for courts to rely on the testimony of people who have been...
Are you worried about what criminal charges mean for your future? If so, then you’re ready to start considering your criminal defense options. Besides, putting forth the strongest criminal defense possible is the best way to ensure that you protect your rights and...
Many people living in Hackensack and the surrounding New Jersey communities make their living in the medical field. If these people have the misfortune of getting arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, they must take the charges seriously. They should not...