Having a criminal record can affect nearly every part of your life. It can make it harder to find a job, rent an apartment, or even coach your child’s sports team. At Sutnick & Sutnick Attorneys at Law, we know how unfair it feels to have one mistake follow you...
When police come to your home and take your firearms, it can be shocking, confusing, and frightening. In New Jersey, this often happens under a recently enacted law called the Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) N.J.S.A. 2C:58-20. Here’s what you need to know, and...
Getting served with a domestic-violence temporary restraining order (DV TRO) under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 is one of the most upsetting, confusing moments a person can face. You may feel blindsided, anxious about your home,...
For most drivers in New Jersey, the legal limit is 0.08%. This refers to a measurement of a person’s blood alcohol concentration, which can be taken in a few different ways, but is most commonly determined with a breath test. If someone reaches 0.08% or exceeds it,...
Just because you failed a breath test, that does not necessarily mean you are going to be convicted of DUI or DWI. It is certainly possible, as the law states that you are guilty if you have a breath test result in excess of 0.08%, which is the legal limit for the...
A night out with friends or a casual dinner with family can quickly turn stressful when flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror. Many people believe that as long as their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is below 0.08%, they’re automatically safe from a DWI...
The United States Constitution offers new protection for people in this country. One of these is a protection against double jeopardy. This is a constitutional protection that prevents a person from being tried twice for the same offense. Protections against double...
Even the most innocent person will admit that a police stop makes them nervous, and that is because uncertainty puts anyone on edge. The flashing lights, uniformed officers and random questions are enough to make anyone’s palms sweat. The fear of saying the wrong...
In New Jersey, concealing unpurchased merchandise of any store is legally presumed to indicate an intent to shoplift. In this context, conceal means there may be some notice of the presence of the merchandise, but it’s not visible through ordinary observation. This is...
Facing criminal charges is an undeniably stressful situation. If you’ve recently been arrested, you may be understandably tempted to turn to social media to vent, explain yourself or stay connected to others while your case remains unresolved. Unfortunately, doing so...