What Steps Must You Take To Seek Compensation? You've been involved in an accident or suffered some type of injury because of the carelessness of another person. You may be unable to work, now or for the foreseeable future. You may have extensive … [Read more...]
Civil Litigation in New Jersey
What Are the Steps Involved When You File a Civil Lawsuit? You've suffered some type of loss because of the wrongful act of another person or entity. Maybe you've been hurt because of someone else's carelessness. Perhaps you entered into a contract … [Read more...]
What Are the Legal Penalties for a First-Time DUI/DWI Conviction in New Jersey
What Are the Potential Fines? How Much Jail Time Can You Face? Are There Other Criminal Sanctions? You've been pulled over by police. Maybe it was for a minor traffic violation, or maybe they suspected you were driving while impaired. They asked if … [Read more...]
Will a DUI/DWI Become Part of a Permanent Record in New Jersey?
Will It Give You a Criminal Record? Can It Be Found on a Background Check? The potential consequences of a conviction for drunk driving in New Jersey are significant. In addition to fines and potential jail time, you can lose your driving … [Read more...]
New Jersey Lifts Ban on Plea Bargains for DWI Cases
N.J. Supreme Court Opinion Withdraws Restriction in DWI Prosecutions When you've been charged with a crime, one of the options your attorney may present to you is the opportunity to enter into a plea bargain, where you agree to admit to a lesser … [Read more...]
Are Sobriety Checkpoints Legal in New Jersey?
Can Law Enforcement Officers Legally Screen Drivers for DUI/DWI? In previous blogs, we have stressed that, in order to pull you over while driving, police officers must have reasonable suspicion to believe that you have committed or are committing a … [Read more...]
Getting Your Driving Privileges Back after a DUI in New Jersey
How Soon Can You Get Your Driving Privileges Reinstated? What Limitations Will You Have on Driving? One of the most challenging consequences of getting a DUI in New Jersey is the impact it will have on your ability to drive. When you can't get … [Read more...]
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What Is Required for a Valid Traffic Stop in New Jersey
When Can a Police Officer Pull You Over? Are Random Traffic Stops Allowed? You're out for the evening or running an errand and suddenly see red lights flashing in your rearview mirror. You're not aware of any law you were violating? What do law … [Read more...]
