If you have ever been pulled over by a police officer in New Jersey, you may have wondered whether the stop was legal or not, especially if the stop resulted in your arrest. And, the law is clear on traffic stops that police cannot randomly pull you over for no...
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, then you might be worried that the evidence against you is insurmountable. As a result, you might find yourself in a spiral of worry, concerned about the penalties that could befall you. While these are legitimate...
Although law enforcement officers receive extensive training to learn how to carry out their job duties while obeying the law and protecting citizens’ rights, they make mistakes all the time that threaten individuals with wrongful conviction. If you’re in that...
There are a lot of moving parts in a criminal case, and you have to adequately address each one of them if you want to maximize your chances of beating the prosecution. Although that means gathering evidence that supports your position and pokes holes in the...
People in New Jersey are protected from unreasonable searches of the their person and property. What is reasonable depends on the circumstances though. As many people may have found, one of the reasons police can search people and vehicles is if they have probable...
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...