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...
If you were arrested for DWI in New Jersey and English is not your first language, you may be wondering whether that affected the investigation. Many people assume that once they are arrested and provide a breath sample over the legal limit, the case is over. It isn't...
One of the most misunderstood aspects of New Jersey's criminal justice system is parole. Many people believe that once someone is released from custody, their case is over. In reality, parole comes with strict conditions, and an alleged violation can quickly land...
A Real Bergen County Case Study A person arrested for aggravated assault by strangulation in New Jersey is rarely thinking first about legal doctrine. The immediate questions are usually more personal: Will I go to prison? Will I lose my job? When can I see my...
A 49-year-old married high school teacher called our office the morning after one of the worst days of her life. She had never been arrested. She had never been in trouble. She had spent decades building a career in education, raising two children and creating a good...
The impulsive decisions that teenagers make can have lasting consequences. Their choices regarding school, personal relationships and even employment can influence the course of their lives for years to come. In some cases, the decisions that teenagers and young...
Shoplifting is a relatively common crime. Accusations can be leveled against both adults and juvenile offenders. There are a wide range of potential penalties, and they often depend on the value of the products that were allegedly stolen. That said, shoplifting can...