Author: William Proetta Criminal Law
When a person is convicted of a serious crime in New Jersey, there is a very real possibility that they will be sentenced to prison. This can have a devastating effect on their life and their future, as well as the lives of their immediate family members and loved ones, especially if it is a […]
Defense Lawyers Advising and Defending Minors and Young Adults Charged With Crimes and Traffic Offenses Throughout Ocean County, NJ Teenagers and young adults commonly come into adulthood with confusion that stems from having one foot in each world of childhood and adulthood. Many make mistakes in that transition of growing into adulthood. For example, many […]
Not every criminal offense necessarily leads to a conviction or jail sentence. Consider the options you may have to resolve your misdemeanor or felony case. Statistics show that the prison population in New Jersey and throughout the country has reached an all-time high, with more people than ever being convicted in criminal courts and then punished with […]
Everyone has seemingly been stuck inside for over a year while waiting patiently for the COVID-19 pandemic to subside and for local cities like Hoboken and Jersey to completely lift their curfews and other restrictions. Well, the good news is that life is beginning to return to normal as more and more people get immunity […]
A DWI conviction in New Jersey results in a tremendous loss of time and money. Regardless of the risk, many drivers believe they are not intoxicated or not intoxicated enough to be dangerous on the road. Some may rationalize that they only had one or two drinks with dinner or spent enough time after their […]
Many factors can influence the results of field sobriety testing. In some cases, a knowledgeable DWI attorney can use these things to successfully challenge your dui case. If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer for a traffic infraction like improper turn or an incomplete stop at a stop sign, you can anticipate getting […]
Driver’s License Suspension Defense Lawyers Serving Brick, Toms River, Point Pleasant, and throughout Ocean County Driving in New Jersey is a privilege, not a right. Unfortunately, that means that the state can take away your right to drive at any time – and the consequences of losing your driver’s license in New Jersey could be […]
If you’ve been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey, what you don’t know about a DWI could cost you in a major way. That’s because NJ DWI laws tend to be complicated and confusing, and there are a number of common fallacies about these types of offenses that can make it difficult […]
When a person is charged with a crime in New Jersey, there is a certain process that needs to be followed before the case goes to trial. A criminal complaint is sent to the county prosecutor’s office, and the prosecutor then decides whether to move forward with the charges. For most serious crimes charged at […]
In Many DWI Cases, the Best Defense Argument Is to Contest the Legality of the Traffic Stop That Preceded the Drunk Driving Arrest. If the police officer did not have a legitimate reason for stopping your car in the first place, then any evidence of your intoxication obtained thereafter could be deemed inadmissible at trial. […]