To many people, being a landlord seems like a dream job. After all, all you have to do is buy the property, find somebody to live in it and watch the cash roll in, right? The reality is that it is not that easy to be a commercial landlord. You will need to have a good...
Year: 2021
What are first-time home buyer mistakes?
Purchasing your first house is an enormous step to take. Like many others, you probably have your concerns. It may feel overwhelming, and you could struggle to even know where you should begin. Fortunately, as many others have bought first homes already, you can use...
Should you ever agree to take a field sobriety test?
In a word, NO. Taking a field sobriety test is not in your best interests. Why? Because you stand a good chance of failing it, even when you have no alcohol in your system. Besides, as Alcohol Problems and Solutions points out, these tests are strictly voluntary,...
What could lead to a default on an operating agreement?
Owning a franchise means carefully abiding by the franchise agreement. If you or the other party defaults, it can lead to legal issues and the ending of the agreement. You should follow the agreement exactly to avoid breaches, but sometimes breaches happen. The...
How faulty is eyewitness identification?
Being wrongfully charged with a crime may feel difficult enough, but it becomes much worse when an eyewitness identifies you as the suspect. According to the Innocence Project, about 69% of all wrongful convictions overturned by DNA evidence occurred because of a...
How contingencies and disclosures work when buying a home
There are a lot of moving parts involved in purchasing a New Jersey home, and many people who have been through the process attest that things often change on a dime. As you navigate the process of purchasing a home, contingencies and disclosures may come into play....
Is DUI entrapment real?
One of the defenses potentially available to the defendant in a criminal case before a New Jersey court is entrapment. Simply put, entrapment occurs when law enforcement causes a person to commit a crime that they would have done otherwise. This includes tricking or...
An overview of Senate Bill 3124
In the beginning months of each new year, the governor often signs bills into law or previously signed bills go into effect. One such recent bill is Senate Bill 3124. According to NJ Spotlight News, this bill helps renters, giving them more time to pay overdue rent...
Reviewing New Jersey’s self-defense laws
The possibility of you facing criminal charges in New Jersey for something as serious as assault may seem outlandish. Yet at the same time, you likely recognize that there are situations where you may feel compelled to actions that (under normal circumstances) might...
Critical distinctions between theft and robbery
Although the terms "theft" and "robbery" are often used interchangeably, the law sees them very differently. If you find yourself facing charges in New Jersey, the distinction plays a vital role in how the court views the crime and the penalties associated with it....