An arrest for driving under the influence is a big deal, but your life is not over. There are several steps you can take to protect your interests and build your DUI defense before your court date. Call your boss A drunk driving charge may affect your employment,...
Drug trafficking is a major issue that affects the health and safety of society. This federal crime can have severe consequences for those involved, as well as for the communities that suffer from it. Despite the risks, many people are still tempted to get involved in...
No one wants police to show up at their door to question them about a drug crime. It can be scary and intimidating. But if you do find yourself in this situation, knowing what you shouldn't say to officers can help you navigate the conversation as peacefully as...
With summer around the corner, you may be planning your annual family vacation. However, if you're traveling internationally, your adult child's guilty DUI conviction can limit where you go. DUIs charges can lead to a host of consequences, including hefty fines and...
If someone is caught drinking and driving, they could be charged for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and could face serious consequences. The consequences that they may face depend on a number of factors though. One of the factors is how high their BAC was at the time...
Law enforcement, safety organizations and insurance companies alike spend significant resources reminding New Jersey drivers to avoid getting behind the wheel while impaired. Whether this impairment involves alcohol, drugs or strong medication, these agencies...
As annual rituals come and go, spring and summer breaks remain prominent. College students from New Jersey and throughout the nation head due south to Florida for days upon days of revelry. Businesses prepare for the uptick in people and revenues. However, the yearly...
Stealing is a crime that the courts of New Jersey punish severely, as even taking something with little value can land a person in jail. The crime of shoplifting can also come with a six-digit fine and a permanent criminal record. However, a criminal charge does not...
Any criminal conviction – including DUI – can lead to an assortment of penalties. Most of these penalties have a shelf-life, whether they are a jail or prison sentence, probation, loss of driver’s license along with fines, restitution and civil penalties if a lawsuit...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in New Jersey. When a driver has more than 0.08% of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), they commit the crime of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The penalties for a first-time DWI conviction are not as harsh as those for...
