What Is Their Purpose? Can You Legally Refuse to Take One? Can They Be Contested in Court? You've been stopped by law enforcement officers. As a routine part of the traffic stop, the officer inquires if you've been drinking. When you answer … [Read more...]
Field Sobriety Tests in New Jersey
What Is the Purpose of a Field Sobriety Test? What Tests Are Commonly Used? What Happens If You Refuse to Take a Field Sobriety Test? You've been pulled over by police…maybe you were speeding or maybe you forgot to use your turn signal. The officer … [Read more...]
Attorney Howard N. Sobel Successfully Appeals Lower Court Decision
Appellate Court Overturns Adverse Ruling Attorney Howard N. Sobel has successfully appealed a ruling in a case involving the discharge of a receiver by a lower court. On October 31, 2024, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, issued … [Read more...]
Getting Your DUI/DWI Dismissed When the State Denies Discovery
Filing a Holup Motion When the State Drags Its Feet When you've been detained and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey, you can expect that your lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation … [Read more...]
New Jersey DUI/DWI Laws—An Overview
How Is DUI/DWI Defined? What Are the Potential Penalties? How Will an Arrest or Conviction Affect Your Ability to Drive? For many, it's the rare misjudgment—you stop to have a drink with a co-worker, or you make an appearance at a social gathering. … [Read more...]
Is an Oral Business Contract Enforceable in New Jersey
Can You Enter a Binding Agreement Without Putting It in Writing? Under the laws of New Jersey, there are five requirements for a binding and enforceable contract: An agreement by at least two parties—In legal terms, there must be an offer and … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your New Jersey Business
Factors to Consider When Setting Up a New Business You've decided you want to be your own boss. You have a plan for how to obtain financing, and you have a strong sense of your market and how to reach potential customers. One of the first things … [Read more...]
Can You Use Chapter 7 to Permanently Rid Yourself of Medical Debt?
Getting a Fresh Start When You're Overwhelmed by Medical Bills You've been sick or gotten hurt in an accident, and you've needed extensive medical care, some of it unreimbursed by insurance. As a result, you've run up substantial medical bills, … [Read more...]
Will a Bankruptcy Filing Permanently Ruin Your Credit Rating?
The Short- and Long-Term Impact of a Bankruptcy on Your Ability to Obtain Credit There's a common misconception that filing for bankruptcy protection will be the death of your credit rating, that you'll be forced to pay cash for everything for the … [Read more...]
Choosing to File a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Petition
When Might You Want to Reorganize Debt Even Though You Qualify for Discharge Under Chapter 7? As a consumer, you have two general options when filing for bankruptcy protection. If you qualify, you can seek to permanently discharge your debts in a … [Read more...]
