A first DUI arrest in New Jersey can disrupt your life quickly. The law imposes mandatory penalties, the court process moves fast and the outcome can affect your driving record for years. When you understand what happens next, you can prepare for each stage and avoid...
Teenagers sometimes make impulsive decisions that can result in long-lasting consequences. For example, what starts as an argument or a long-held grudge could snowball into a physical altercation in a high school. Students can seriously injure each other when disputes...
It is legal for police officers to use force under certain situations. For example, a police officer whose life is threatened may draw their firearm and use it against an alleged assailant. Or, a police officer involved in a physical altercation may strike their...
You operate a small business and cash flow is constrained this month. A significant client delays payment, but your obligations cannot wait. You issue a check to a vendor, anticipating your deposit will clear in time. Unfortunately, it does not. The check bounces and...
If the police stop you for driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle, the legal situation becomes significantly more complex. In New Jersey, the presence of a passenger age 17 or younger triggers specific statutes that carry penalties beyond a standard....
For many people, shoplifting is all but synonymous with grab-and-dash thefts. Some people hide items in their purses or pockets and leave without paying. Others grab a handful of items and run out of the store to avoid getting caught by workers. However, shoplifting...
A new, pivotal New Jersey appellate case decided on December 11, 2025, State v. Lopez (A-1947-24) (2025), highlights one of the most contentious Second Amendment issues facing the residents of New Jersey. That question is whether New Jersey’s age-based handgun carry...
When police officers suspect people of drunk driving, they immediately start looking for evidence. They need justification to arrest motorists and also evidence to help the prosecution secure a conviction if the case goes to trial. Police officers may have camera...
In 1966, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in Miranda v. Arizona that changed the way that police officers interact with people who are in custody and being interrogated. This case led to what’s known now as the Miranda rights, which are based on the...
In recent years, law enforcement and prosecutors’ Cybercrime Units have increasingly targeted individuals accused of engaging in sexually explicit online messaging or video chats that involve minors. Many of these cases begin when someone believes they are...