Exploring New Jersey’s bustling nightlife through bar hopping is a thrilling adventure. However, it is crucial to do so responsibly to ensure both safety and adherence to state law. Otherwise, you may find yourself either in the hospital or jail. Plan your route...
Criminal Defense
How can you retain control of plea bargain negotiations?
While you might hope to beat the prosecution and escape conviction on the charges with which you’ve been charged, sometimes the evidence is so overwhelming that obtaining dismissed charges or an acquittal is going to be tough. Of course, you should always analyze the...
What are my rights during an arrest?
Being arrested in New Jersey can be a terrifying experience, especially if it is your first time or you are unsure of what you did wrong. You may feel frighted or overwhelmed, which is why it is important to know your rights throughout the entire arrest process....
Is it possible to challenge New Jersey breathalyzer results?
Breathalyzer results wield substantial influence in DUI cases. Left unchallenged, they can determine the fate of individuals accused of driving under the influence. However, the accuracy and reliability of these results are not infallible, and it is crucial to...
Recent court decision addresses DUI tests for drugs
People who are accused of driving under the influence of alcohol generally understand how law enforcement testing procedures work. A chemical breath test, roadside sobriety tests and blood tests can be used. In addition, the law enforcement officer has some leeway to...
Four reasons why you shouldn’t talk to the police
When you come under suspicion of criminal wrongdoing, your nerves might get the better of you, leaving you with the belief that all you need to do is talk to the police to explain everything. You might assume this is the best way to put suspicions to rest, but the...
Addressing a money laundering charge
Money laundering involves transferring money to make it appear that it comes from a legal source, when in fact it is illegally obtained. If you are accused of this crime, there may be defenses available to you. Money laundering process First, illegally obtained money...
Is there a difference between being detained and being arrested?
Police have enormous power under the law, but the law also places important limits on that power. Some of the most important of these limits apply to situations in which the police want to take custody of a person. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution...
Tri-state residents shouldn’t blow off a first-time DUI/DWI
Many people get charged with drunk or drugged driving after having no other brushes with the law. A New Jersey DUI, or a DWI in New York, is a common offense that upstanding citizens often face either because of a mistake or because of overreaching by the police and...
Was I pulled over legally?
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...