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- 3 consequences you face if you don’t contest a restraining order
Dec 27, 2021
Compared to criminal charges, a restraining order may not seem like as serious of an issue. It only imposes penalties if someone gets caught in violation of the order and won’t necessarily turn up in background searches. If a member of your family or household member has requested a restraining order against you, fighting back against that request is one of your rights under the law. Taking the right steps now and help you avoid...Read More - What are your rights after a hit-and-run wreck in New Jersey?
Dec 23, 2021
New Jersey law requires that all drivers stop to check after a collision and then call to report the matter to the police if there is any property damage or injuries to people. Most of the time, drivers waiting to make a police report will exchange insurance information. Sometimes, drivers may intentionally speed off from the scene of a collision, even if their vehicle is not in perfect operating condition anymore. What happens with your...Read More - How does New Jersey punish drivers who race on the highways?
Dec 8, 2021
It can be frustrating to have a vehicle capable of extreme speed while constantly subject to speed limits. Occasionally, you may want to open your vehicle up and see how fast it can go or how well you can manage it at higher speeds. Whether you planned ahead of time to race with a friend or encountered another driver who revved their engine to invite you to race, you can face a citation for racing...Read More - Holidays enhance the risk of drunk-driving charges
Nov 24, 2021
If you are like most Americans celebrating Thanksgiving this week, the annual gathering of family and friends both near and far marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. However, this heady time of year is rife with occasions to overindulge when drinking alcoholic beverages. But the problem is not merely that people are drinking. It’s that they are drinking and miscalculating that they can drive home safely after a day or night of revelry...Read More - Defend yourself against a third-offense DWI
Nov 10, 2021
People make mistakes. If this is not the first time that you’ve faced a DWI, though, you shouldn’t make the mistake of not protecting and defending yourself. New Jersey takes third-offense DWIs very seriously. You will likely not be able to expunge or remove a DWI from your record, and a third offense could lead to significant financial, social and administrative penalties. What are the penalties for a third-offense DWI? New Jersey penalizes a third-offense...Read More - How are drunk driving rules different for commercial drivers?
Oct 26, 2021
Drunk driving is a common criminal offense in New Jersey. Anyone from a teenager leaving a party to a bus driver is at risk of impaired driving allegations if they get behind the wheel after having something to drink. People face different standards for their driving and penalties vary if they get caught driving after having too much to drink. Those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to strict regulations regarding their driving...Read More - What you need to know if faced with a final restraining order
Oct 24, 2021
When someone requests a restraining order against a person whom they’ve accused of domestic violence, the court will typically issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the alleged perpetrator on behalf of the alleged victim. This is often done immediately after an altercation or other incident with a current or former spouse, significant other, roommate or another family member. If a TRO is issued by the court, both parties will need to return for a...Read More - Creating a defense against drug possession in New Jersey
Oct 13, 2021
Although the nation continues relaxing its stance against possessing certain substances, you can still face trouble if you are caught with drugs. For example, it is no longer illegal to have and consume marijuana in New Jersey. However, residents must still follow the laws governing cannabis. Under state law, adults may now possess and consume up to six ounces of weed or 17 grams of hashish without suffering criminal penalties. Harder drugs like heroin, cocaine...Read More - Distinctions between reckless and careless driving in New Jersey
Sep 29, 2021
There are numerous driving offenses that can potentially be lodged against New Jersey road users. Two frequent offenses are reckless and careless driving. Often, there can be confusion over the difference between these two offenses. However, the consequences of being charged with one crime or the other are gravely different. Reckless driving is considered a more serious offense that brings more severe punishments. As a result, it is important to try and distinguish between the...Read More - How a domestic violence conviction can affect you long after your case ends
Sep 16, 2021
Domestic violence can be either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the nature of the offense here in New Jersey. Many defendants make the mistake of assuming that the deprivation of rights that occurs if they are convicted of felony domestic violence won’t be the same if they’re found guilty of the misdemeanor version of this crime. That’s not the case, though. Anyone convicted of domestic violence, regardless of whether they were misdemeanor or felony...Read More