While working as a truck driver, you spend long hours in the cab. You may want to use your phone to connect with loved ones or people you don’t see very often. From a professional perspective, you may want to use your phone to keep track of deadlines or shipments. ...
Criminal Defense
What are your rights during a traffic stop?
The police can perform traffic stops on drivers who are suspected of committing a crime. The police use traffic stops to gather evidence against drivers to help determine if there is a need for an arrest. Drivers may be asked to answer questions, submit to searches or...
How should I address a false domestic violence claim?
Domestic violence is a grave concern that affects countless lives. However, in the pursuit of justice, it’s crucial to acknowledge that false claims of domestic violence can also surface, causing significant damage to individuals and relationships. Navigating a false...
Who can seek adjudication in the New Jersey recovery courts?
New Jersey drug charges can put someone in a difficult position. If they plead guilty, they will have a criminal record and be subject to penalties imposed by a judge. If they go to trial, they may have an uphill battle trying to overcome the state's evidence and...
What to know about transporting marijuana across state lines
It is no longer illegal, in most cases, to possess marijuana in New Jersey. There are still limits under the new law, but adults are allowed to have 6 ounces or less. This is a reflection of how marijuana laws have been changing across the country. In many states,...
Must the police have a warrant to search my property?
If you are under investigation for a crime, the police will focus heavily on obtaining as much evidence as they can to get a conviction. If they intend to conduct searches then they will most likely need a warrant to do this. After all, the Fourth Amendment protects...
Does a police officer have to be honest with you?
When people think about criminal cases, they often imagine a courtroom where someone swears that they will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. It is very clear that the truth is important, and they assume that that works both ways. For...
Informed decision making: The risks of plea bargains
While plea deals can offer a way out for defendants facing serious charges, it’s essential to understand the risks involved in taking a plea deal. They are not always in your best interests, and rushing into accepting the prosecution’s offer is not advisable. Below...
2 reasons that evidence may not lead to a criminal conviction
Those accused of criminal acts in New Jersey all too often let the state intimidate them into making mistakes in how they respond to their charges. Quite a few people plead guilty despite never admitting that they broke the law. When police officers or prosecutors...
How police mistakes can impact the admissibility of evidence
The wheels of the criminal justice system start turning when you are placed under arrest. As such, law enforcement plays a big part in shaping the outcome of a criminal case, and any mistakes by the police can have a significant impact. It could be errors in search...