Serving Legal Needs
In New Jersey.
Serving Legal Needs
In New Jersey.
When a police officer pulls over a driver suspected of driving while intoxicated (DWI), the officer will test the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) through a breathalyzer. If the driver’s breathalyzer results show that their BAC is 0.08% or higher,...
When you face a New Jersey drug charge, quite a lot hangs in the balance. Depending on the severity of the charge you are up against, you may wind up serving time in jail or prison, among other potential repercussions. However, if you meet certain eligibility terms,...
The legalization of marijuana in various states has led to some confusion. Just because a state decriminalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes does not make it a free-for-all. There are still rules that you must follow. Before you start using cannabis...
Once technology advanced, the criminal justice system began relying heavily on DNA evidence in many cases to prove guilt. The idea was that if DNA proves it, then there is no way to argue otherwise. While DNA is very good evidence, it is not without its faults. It is...
If they suspect them of drinking alcohol or using drugs before getting behind the wheel, law enforcement may stop motorists. Among other tactics they commonly use, the authorities may ask drivers to submit to chemical testing to determine their blood alcohol...
Penalties for possession of illicit drugs are typically steep. However, they can vary based on the type of drug and how potent it is. Different drugs may have attributes in common. The New Jersey State Police identifies drugs commonly abused in the state and explains...
Some traffic offenses like a DWI are very serious, and you know that it is important to contest them to keep your driver’s license and avoid other penalties. However, there are other traffic offenses like speeding that may not seem worth the effort to fight. Still, if...
A New Jersey DWI conviction may cause problems at home and work immediately upon sentencing. It can also follow you for several years, making many aspects of your life challenging. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission states that license suspension is typically...
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...
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...
