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 Defense
What is ‘probable cause’ and how will it impact your criminal case?
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...
How much must I cooperate during a DUI stop?
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...
Almost anyone can face financial fraud allegations
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...
How do police know when someone is too high to drive?
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...
Why a private criminal defense attorney might be right for you
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...
Domestic violence charges may harm a medical provider’s career
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...
What are my rights during an arrest?
We’ve all heard about incidents where suspects suffered injury or death during an arrest. For anyone in New Jersey or New York who’s experienced rough handling from the police firsthand, it’s enough to make them fearful of any future encounter with law enforcement....
Are breath test results accurate?
If police suspect drivers of driving under the influence of alcohol, they will most likely request that the driver submit a breath test. This position can be incredibly stressful. You may not know how to respond. Plus, news reports and studies began to question the...
New Jersey safety campaign could result in more DUI/DWI arrests
In New Jersey, drivers who get behind the wheel after using alcohol or drugs place themselves in jeopardy of an arrest with all the potential consequences that accompany a conviction. This is not an issue limited to specific demographics like college students who went...