As far as most personal injury cases are concerned, the person who has suffered an injury relies on building a case of negligence against another person. The legal definition of negligence uses [...]

New Jersey has some of the most stringent drug laws in the United States. The FDA classifications determine the penalties. The more dangerous the substance found in your possession, the harsher [...]

Accidents can be traumatic events. Beyond the initial shock and pain of the injuries you’ve endured, the consequences of an accident can be far-reaching. Medical fees can quickly add up, and [...]

A New Jersey DUI may seem like the end of the world. However, if you find yourself at a roadside checkpoint, remember that you do have rights. Police use certain techniques to trigger behaviors [...]

Defending yourself from criminal charges is not something that you should do alone. You are offered representation through the court for that reason. Public Defenders are there to help those [...]

In December of 2017, Governor Chris Christie signed into law bill S-3307, which made changes to New Jersey expungement law. Expungement is the process in which the court system removes all [...]

Forty-four states and the District of Columbia subscribe to the DLC, or Driver’s License Compact. It is an agreement across states to exchange information about license suspensions and traffic [...]

Car accidents are, unfortunately, a fairly common occurrence on the roadway. They can range from simple fender benders to serious events carrying criminal charges. If you get in a car accident [...]

Your safety and the safety of your family are of your utmost concern. A close second to that may be the need to protect your belongings and the home you have worked so hard to put together. If [...]

When it comes to driving, it’s easy to forget all the traffic rules, especially if you’re in a hurry. However, ignoring traffic laws can cause unnecessary stress and penalties. For your safety, [...]

PBA stands for the Police Benevolent Association, and almost every police officer in the United States is a member. Family members of police officers can get access to PBA cards. If you have a [...]

One of the many reasons companies buy insurance is to protect them from accidents. Unfortunately, unexpected things do happen, like employees or customers slipping and falling at a business. If [...]

Just like any other state, there are areas in New Jersey that you have to be careful in because of the crime rate. If you live in a rougher area of the state, you may encounter more crime. If you [...]

You probably have seen it on a television, where the postal worker is walking through a neighborhood and gets chased down by a dog. Believe it or not, this happens often. Sometimes, dogs will get [...]

Getting a DWI (driving while intoxicated) is a real eye-opener to how serious this charge actually is. New Jersey has some of the toughest laws against drinking and driving. The penalties can be [...]

If you get charged with a crime that you are innocent of, hiring an attorney is the only way you are going to be able to prove your innocence. If you choose to represent yourself in court and [...]

The question in an application that asks if you are a convicted felon is very intimidating. A lot of times, your felony charge resulted from a stupid mistake that you regret. However, there is a [...]

Even the best people can get in trouble with the law. Sometimes, just being in the wrong place at the wrong time can land you in a bind. Other times, however, having a really bad day can lead you [...]

Speeding tickets are expensive and are no fun. Seeing the flashing lights behind you and looking down at your speedometer can turn your stomach. The number of miles over the limit can affect your [...]

Burglary is most often defined as the unlawful entry into virtually any structure (not just into a home or a business) with the intent to commit virtually any crime (not just theft or larceny) [...]

When a person is suspected of drinking and driving, law enforcement tries to gather evidence that supports their suspicion. They can gather evidence in a variety of ways, including observing the [...]

Property crimes refer to those crimes that relate to either theft or destruction of someone else’s property. Property crimes can range from the lowest-level vandalism charges to the felony [...]

Drug crimes are considered serious offenses in the state of New Jersey. Even first-time offenders can find themselves in prison. Fortunately, New Jersey has implemented alternative sentencing [...]

Charges of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) are in no way limited to the act of driving a car while impaired by alcohol. There are a host of factors that can [...]

On New Jersey’s fast-paced roads with its fast-paced lifestyle, even the best driver can receive a speeding ticket or other New Jersey traffic violation. Although sometimes your natural reaction [...]

Drug charges can be complicated and terrifying; they often carry stiff sentences that can include prison time. While laws pertaining to marijuana, which is restricted at the federal level, vary a [...]

Being pulled over is a hassle. No one wants to get a ticket let alone pay the potential fines and costs associated with receiving a ticket. The charge determines the amount of the fine, and it [...]

New Jersey law makes it a crime to escape or resist arrest. Many are unaware of this crime, either because of ignorance or because they see the opposite in videos shared online. Resisting arrest [...]

There are several ways the State of New Jersey can charge you with theft. For example, one can be charged with petty theft, shoplifting, or a higher degree of theft. Theft isn’t always a [...]

Offenders charged with assault and/or battery may have available defenses. Available defenses vary on a case by case basis, and they depend on the facts of the case. An offender has the burden of [...]

 The New Jersey Turnpike acts as a major thoroughfare for the eastern United States, and as New Jersey trucking regulations constrain all large trucks to its national highway network, more trucks [...]

 In 2011, a young man was preparing to spend 3-6 months in prison for a crime he never committed. Despite admitting that he was driving recklessly, this young man was convicted of “eluding” [...]

As technology continues to improve and develop at its current unprecedented rate, it comes as no surprise that some of the biggest issues in matters of evidence deal with accessibility to digital [...]

People make mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes are criminal in nature and result in the individual being charged and convicted of the crime. Now that individual has a permanent record. However, [...]

Bringing forth a personal injury claim may allow the injured party to also recover “medical special damages.” These damages typically include those costs that are associated with you having your [...]

New Jersey takes a very strong stance against Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). If you are convicted with a second or subsequent offense, you are facing a harsh jail sentence and the loss of your [...]

Getting pulled over can be a very intimidating experience, especially when it is your first interaction with a member of law enforcement. With today’s media stories depicting increasingly [...]

Auto accidents can happen to anyone at anytime. You can protect your legal rights by doing the right thing after an accident occurs. This blog post summarizes some of the steps you should take [...]

If you’ve been hurt in a car accident or slip and fall incident your first concern should be to receive the medical treatment you need to get you back to optimum health. But because of the many [...]