Drunk driving often leads to criminal charges that far exceed the level of charges associated with the single offense of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) in excess of the legal limit. A recent DWI arrest in Bayonne demonstrates the potential seriousness of...
If you hear the cops pounding at your door, it may be the start of an awfully dreadful day. But, there are ways you can make sure it does not get worse. And, remember, just because they are banging on your door, does not mean they are there for you or even there for...
Testing procedures are a crucial part of DUI cases in New Jersey. For drivers who are accused of DUI, there are a litany of consequences to think about. That includes lost driving privileges, fines and even jail time. Drugged driving differs from drinking and driving...
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...