Anger and panic can escalate quickly in an encounter with law enforcement. Sometimes, a moment of poor judgment takes over, and someone will cross a major legal line by throwing or otherwise exposing a police officer to bodily fluids. What some might dismiss as a...
If your criminal case ended without a conviction, you may wonder whether that arrest still matters. New Jersey law permits you to expunge the arrest record in most situations, but the process involves specific eligibility rules and filing requirements worth...
The New Jersey juvenile justice system promotes rehabilitation efforts and accountability over punishment. Youthful offenders may need to undergo counseling or substance abuse education. The charges they face generally carry lesser consequences and similar accusations...
Individuals have an innate right to protect themselves. New Jersey state statutes clarify the situations in which using physical force for self-defense is appropriate. In some cases, people who wanted to protect themselves or another person could face violent criminal...
You know your license is suspended, but you need to drive. But before you turn that key, you should understand what happens if law enforcement officers catch you behind the wheel with a suspended license. In fact, the consequences you may face in New Jersey are...
You know that getting charged with a DUI can bring about serious consequences, including financial fines, potential incarceration and the suspension of your driver’s license. As a result, you are always looking for ways to ensure that you are sober and clearheaded...
Shoplifting happens on a consistent basis across the U.S., and stores are often well aware of which products get stolen most often. Shoplifting can take a few different forms, including switching tags, hiding items under a coat, failing to scan items at a...
The flashing lights, the blaring siren and an officer asking rapid-fire questions are not experiences most people face every day. It’s safe to say that encountering a DWI for the first time can feel disorienting and overwhelming. While many assume that a first offense...
These days, you never know what kind of highly dangerous substances can be present in “street drugs.” Just a tiny amount of fentanyl, for example, can be fatal. Minutes can make a difference between someone dying from or surviving an overdose. That’s why states...
When parents hear that their child has been arrested or accused of a crime, they are often shocked. They will say things like, “My child would never do that.” They cannot believe that their child would break the law because they have never seen this type of behavior...