Our client was approaching a traffic light when the car directly in front stopped short. Our client could not stop in time and lightly bumped the rear of the other vehicle. Both drivers stopped and got out of their cars. They spoke and confirmed that everyone was...
A second-degree charge for distribution of child pornography in New Jersey is a serious criminal offense with significant State Prison exposure. When we represented a retired businessperson charged with both distributing and possessing sexually explicit images of...
Our client came to us two days after being arrested for simple assault in a New Jersey domestic violence case. His girlfriend had called the police and told them that he hit her in the face. The police file contained her account of what happened along with photographs...
State records related to criminal activity and law enforcement efforts can affect people's lives in profound ways. Landlords, employers and even educational institutions perform background checks that look for criminal records. In some cases, people may lose out on...
A shoplifting accusation does not always lead to immediate criminal charges. In some cases, a store may take time to investigate what happened before reporting the incident to law enforcement. Here are some reasons charges may not appear until days or even weeks later...
Many people believe that once their criminal charges are dismissed or a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is dismissed, their firearms will automatically be returned. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens. In New Jersey, the Prosecutor's Office can file a...
Every holiday season, law enforcement and public safety campaigns deliver the same message: If you've been drinking, don't drive. But what happens if you follow that advice? What if you decide you're too impaired to drive, stay parked, and sleep in your car instead?...
Much of the evidence supporting impaired driving charges in New Jersey may come from traffic stop interactions with law enforcement professionals. Camera footage might capture slurred speech or failed field sobriety tests. Chemical test results are also frequently key...
New Jersey's Prevention of Domestic Violence Act ("PDVA"), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq. exists to protect victims from genuine acts of domestic violence and the threat of future abuse. A Final Restraining Order ("FRO") can have lifelong consequences, affecting a person's...
The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act ("PDVA"), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., was enacted to provide victims of domestic violence with swift and meaningful protection. While many cases proceed to a Final Restraining Order ("FRO") trial, not every victim wants to endure...