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,...
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3 sources of compensation after a New Jersey drunk driving wreck
There are numerous laws restricting certain behaviors when people drive. In New Jersey, people generally need to follow all posted signage, comply with the speed limit and avoid engaging in behaviors that are known to be risky, such as drunk driving. Impaired...
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...
What makes local journeys so dangerous?
If someone asked you to picture a car crash, you’d likely describe something on the interstate. A high-speed crash with wreckage strewn across the lanes. While crashes on major roads tend to be catastrophic due to the high speeds involved, one study found that almost...
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...
How is imminent danger established when arguing self-defense?
We live in a highly unpredictable society. One moment you are doing your weekly grocery shopping, the next you are figuring out how to walk out of a mass-shooting scene alive. Fortunately, there are laws in place to deter and/or punish violent crimes. Per New Jersey...
4 kinds of field sobriety tests you should know
The police have many tools they can use to determine if a driver is drunk. One of the first things the police may do is ask a driver to do a field sobriety test. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sanctioned three field sobriety tests. But,...