Author: William Proetta Criminal Law
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs in New Jersey, the opinion of a drug recognition expert (DRE) will be very important to your lawyer in determining the strength of the prosecution’s case against you and the potential defenses that may be used to have your charges dismissed. When facing DUI […]
Our Middlesex County criminal attorneys recently defended a client who was charged with burglary under 2C:18-2a, conspiracy to commit the burglary under 2C:5-2a(1) and employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime under 2C:24-9a. The charges arose out of an incident involving our client and two other friends after they conspired to break into their […]
Defending Clients Against Money Laundering in New Jersey Our office recently represented a client who had been arrested for 3rd degree money laundering in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The background of the case is pretty interesting and these facts are something we are seeing more and more these days, often leading to innocent people being charged with […]
Most people go down the jersey shore for a good time. For some people that means going down to Seaside Heights or Point Pleasant for a nice day on the boardwalk with the family. However, it has also become a popular destination for many others who travel to the shore for the weekend to party […]
Stopped for Suspected DWI in Union County, NJ Stretching over 105 square miles, Union County, New Jersey is an expansive county that over 536,000 people call home. Encompassing natural preserves and cities alike, the county has over 1,400 miles of roadways, including Route 22, the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), the Garden State Parkway, Interstates 78 […]
Police Have Questions? Know Your Rights. No matter how many times people have heard the advice not to speak to the police without a lawyer present, they too frequently believe they can convince the police of their innocence by explaining themselves or that they must cooperate and talk to the police. However, the advice to […]
Charged with a Crime after a Search of my Car Freedom is possibly the most central value of American life. The right to have autonomy in our movement, liberty in our choices, and protection of our privacy are closely held freedoms, protected by the U.S. Constitution, with certain limitations. These constitutional protections extend to drivers […]
Charged with DWI at a Checkpoint in Middlesex County, NJ While driving down the road, you see a line of vehicles, some orange traffic cones, and multiple police cars. Finally, you see a sign informing you of a DWI checkpoint ahead and immediately wonder if it is too late to turn around. Let’s take a […]
Offenses in New Jersey Municipal Courts If you have recently been accused of violating a municipal ordinance in New Jersey, you may be worried about how to handle the case, whether you have been accused of committing a crime, what the potential consequences to your life are, and if you should hire a lawyer to […]
If you have heard that New Jersey officials have been changing their approach toward marijuana and possibly moving to decriminalize possession of the substance, you might be wondering what this means for your rights or your pending case. Here’s what you need to know about New Jersey’s new policies on marijuana possession. For additional information and a […]