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What Kind of Offense Is a Dui in NJ? Thanks to PSAs, radio ads, television spots, billboards, and other announcements, most people are aware that driving while intoxicated is against the law throughout the United States, including in New Jersey. But what type of crime is a DWI? New Jersey has an idiosyncratic system for […]
Virtually everyone has heard of a breathalyzer test. Blow into a breathalyzer device, the device gives a numerical reading telling you or a police officer your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), and if you are below the legal limit of .08, you can usually go on your way. But what if police suspect that you’ve been […]
If you have been charged with simple assault in New Jersey, you likely have a number of questions. Will you go to jail if you get convicted? If so, for how long? Will you have to remain in jail until your trial? What happens if the alleged victim of the assault does not want to […]
One might think that shoplifting is a minor offense with minimal consequences in New Jersey. Not only is this untrue, there are also mandatory sentencing requirements that become even more severe if you have one or more prior convictions for shoplifting. In fact, the court is required to enhance your sentencing penalties for shoplifting each […]
Unfortunately, becoming addicted to prescription drugs can having a devastating impact on your life financially, which often leads to stealing prescriptions that you simply can’t afford. Not everyone who steals prescription drugs starts off as an addict. In fact, people often steal prescription drugs out of desperation. They may have had or continue to suffer […]
Bar fights occur with some frequency in New Jersey, and you can face serious criminal charges if a bar fight goes wrong. The Union County Prosecutor’s Office recently issued a press release describing one such bar fight that culminated in a tragic result. Specifically, a resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was recently arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated […]
Most people go to the park to experience some peace and quiet or recreation. But certain New Jersey parks—even parks relatively safe neighborhoods—can be a source of crime and numerous arrests by local police. For instance, it was recently reported that a man attacked an 87-year-old woman with a golf club in an Ocean County Park, specifically […]
Shootings occur all too frequently in New Jersey. For example, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office issued a press release recently, stating that multiple officers were involved in a non-fatal shooting at 280 US Route 1 in Edison, NJ. Police-involved shootings often center on the question of whether officers believed that the person arrested, a suspect, or a […]
Bayonne, New Jersey, is an extraordinarily busy port town. Located in Hudson County, Bayonne contains multiple transit hubs, including the Bayonne Bridge, the Port Authority of New York, and New Jersey’s Cape Liberty Cruise Port. Port Authority Police are incredibly active in and around Bayonne, given its close proximity to these and other key Port Authority-owned […]
Defense Lawyers for Dorm Room Criminal Charges in New Brunswick NJ New Jersey boasts a number of world-class colleges, including Rutgers, Seton Hall, and many others. College can be a time to explore and test limits, but sometimes reckless behavior can have severe and lasting legal consequences. Sometimes, engaging in underage drinking or drug use, among […]