Many people believe that drinking coffee can help sober you up after consuming alcohol, but this notion is largely a myth. While caffeine, the active ingredient in coffee, is a stimulant that can temporarily increase alertness, it does not speed up alcohol metabolism...
Driving under the influence is a serious offense in New Jersey. With the evolving cannabis laws, it is crucial to understand how the state defines and enforces marijuana-impaired driving. Unlike alcohol, detecting marijuana impairment presents unique challenges for...
A detention hearing is a proceeding before a Superior Court Judge which determines whether someone charged with a crime should be released to the community while their case is pending or remain incarcerated in the county jail, until their case is resolved. What...
At a first appearance, or an arraignment, a judge addresses any individual who is charged with a crime or an offense. The Court determines if the individual has an attorney, reads the criminal charges and generally enters a Not Guilty plea. Entering a plea of Not...
If you are like most people, your first inclination when accused of doing something wrong is to defend yourself. You may feel that, if you could just explain your circumstances, the situation would resolve itself. This may work in some instances, but when it comes to...
It's been just over a year since New Jersey Bail Reform and Speed Trial Act took effect, and several other states are following New Jersey's lead in eliminating bail for those accused of certain crimes. While you may never expect to be arrested, having an...
If you receive a call from the police that they are looking to arrest you or if you believe that you are going to be arrested, the first thing you should do is call a criminal lawyer. Make sure the attorney has a lot of experience handling criminal cases from...