DUI stands for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. An officer in New Jersey can pull a driver over if they suspect that the driver is intoxicated. The officer may conduct a sobriety test to prove or remove their suspicion and make arrests if needed. The...
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Consequences of fleeing law enforcement
The police in New Jersey have a broad range of powers when it comes to arrests. The laws commonly allow them to make an arrest based on the reasonable suspicion of a suspect committing a crime. Some people get scared when under suspicion, and they run from the law....
What to know about mortgage fraud
Ethical and criminal violations in some industries have impacted the economy negatively. Housing and financial sectors in New Jersey are especially affected by this. These sectors present big opportunities for con artists to take advantage of unsuspecting home buyers....
New Jersey man facing drug charges after traffic stop
According to news reports, a traffic stop in New Jersey near Schroon led to a man's arrest on multiple charges. The stop occurred on Route 9 on Sept. 12 during the afternoon. The stop Law enforcement officers reportedly stopped the 30-year-old Glenn Gardner man for...
Reasons drug cases fall apart
When people from Camden or other parts of New Jersey are arrested on drug charges, they may assume they have no choice but to plead guilty. However, with the help of a criminal defense attorney, there are several ways these charges may be reduced or dismissed. Common...
When medical practices get in the way of divorce
As an equitable distribution jurisdiction, New Jersey is a state where couples who go through divorce proceedings should not expect a court order telling them to split all their assets in a 50/50 fashion. The rules call for a fair division of marital property;...
How a medical practice could factor into a divorce
As with most other assets, the value of a medical practice could be divided in a New Jersey divorce. There is a good chance that both you and your spouse will have a team of professionals attempting to convince a judge that their valuation is the one that should be...
What to consider before proceeding to a divorce
People in New Jersey who are considering divorce might want to take some steps to try and save the marriage first. Divorce is a difficult process and can be particularly hard on children. Parents should consider how they will feel seeing their spouse with a new...
What are New Jersey’s criminal statute of limitations rules?
Criminal statute of limitations refer to the time in which someone may face charges. Once the statute of limitations expires, then charges cannot be brought. Statute of limitations laws exist to provide fairness to those accused of crimes. Over the years, evidence may...
How deepfakes harm the criminal justice system
If you are a criminal defendant in New Jersey, technology adds another layer of complication to your legal situation. Now, you will need to be concerned about the authenticity of video and other recordings that are used at your trial. However, there is also an...