Facing any type of criminal charge can come with serious consequences in the event of a conviction. However, each charge and type of crime is different, which means that the repercussions and possible sentences are also different. When charged with a crime, it is...
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Don’t give police any more ammunition than they already have
If you are like most people, your first inclination when accused of doing something wrong is to defend yourself. You may feel that, if you could just explain your circumstances, the situation would resolve itself. This may work in some instances, but when it comes to...
Already have 1 DUI on your record?
Do you have a driving under the influence conviction on your record? If you do, you know you need to tread lightly. One DUI is a serious thing; more than one is even more so.What may happen to New Jersey residents convicted...
The specific ways that a DUI or DWI can affect your entire life
Perhaps you were driving home after a night out with friends, or maybe you had a few beers at home while watching television. You hop behind the wheel to head home or run a quick errand, and next thing you know, you see flashing flights behind you. You know that a...
How do police get an arrest warrant?
Since the founding of the country, U.S. lawmakers have sought to protect the rights of citizens by placing limits on the actions of law enforcement. Police may not walk into your home whenever they want or search your vehicle without a reason to believe you have...
A fake ID is not worth the trouble
It may be several years before you are old enough to drink alcohol. Now that New Jersey is raising the age for buying tobacco products to 21, you may wonder how you will be able to purchase cigarettes. You may think that getting a fake ID will get you access to places...
Are you ready to pay the price for a DUI?
Skating by with a slap on the wrist following a drunk driving arrest is fast becoming a thing of the past. In New Jersey and other states, lawmakers are listening to safety advocates who urge them to tighten the laws and heighten the penalties for DUI convictions. As...
Ignition interlock devices: What are they and who may need one?
The state of New Jersey does not treat drunk driving lightly. If a criminal court convicts you on a DUI charge, you may face fines, incarceration, license suspension and the installation of an ignition interlock device on your vehicle.An ignition interlock...
There are different types of assault charges in New Jersey
Sometimes a night on the town may get a bit more raucous than expected. Unfortunately, even though you may not plan to end up in an altercation, it could happen.Scenarios can escalate quickly, and if threats of harm or unwanted physical contact take place, the...
Shoplifting is expensive for everyone
Shoplifting may sound like a minor thing. After all, you may have taken things from stores as a kid just for the thrill of it or when your allowance didn't stretch enough for you to afford things you wanted. As an adult, you may not be aware of the true consequences...