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,...
Criminal Defense
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...
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....
The financial cost of a DUI
When arrested for driving under the influence, most people’s concerns fall to the possibility of jail time. While those convicted of drunk driving may face a jail sentence, their arrests may also take a substantial toll on their pocketbooks. In addition to fines, such...
What is the Standardized Field Sobriety Test?
Even if you have never undergone a field sobriety test, you are probably familiar with the concept from movies and T.V. In reality, however, field sobriety testing does not always look like it does in fiction. Seeking a scientific measure of intoxication that would...
Understanding the penalities of shoplifting in New Jersey
People who intentionally steal from individuals or businesses can receive serious legal consequences. Shoplifting is a type of theft that carries potential penalties such as imprisonment and fines. Individuals facing shoplifting charges in New Jersey should know the...
Planning a strong criminal defense strategy
Thousands of New Jersey residents face criminal charges every year. Many of the arrests associated with these cases are reported in the news, leading to an almost immediate “guilty as charged” reaction among the public. Of course, that is not the way criminal cases in...
Alleged DUI drivers charged with vehicular homicide
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol carries many perils, including causing a serious accident, losing driving privileges and facing serious criminal charges if someone is injured in an accident. Two men from northern New Jersey were recently charged with a...
Bill would end drug charges for less than a pound of marijuana
While many states across the nation have taken the step of decriminalizing marijuana, New Jersey has yet to do so. People who are arrested and charged with marijuana possession can face a variety of penalties that can complicate their lives. The law dictates the...
