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 [...]