Misdiagnosis in New Jersey or another state occurs when the doctor fails to accurately diagnose a condition. Many diseases have similar symptoms, so doctors can make errors. Heart attack, lupus and strokes commonly get misdiagnosed, and doctors often miss Lewy body dementia. Lewy body dementia Le...
If you are charged with a crime, it doesn't mean that you are guilty. However, you do have the right to plead guilty or no contest if you feel that it is in your best interest to do so. You'll likely want to know what you can expect to happen after being taken into custody by New Jersey authoriti...
According to statistics, one in two marriages will fail in New Jersey. Often the dissolution of a marriage is what is best for both individuals. However, the end of a marriage can also lead to further, more complicated problems. This is especially true if you own your own business. Understanding ...
The Fourth Amendment protects U.S. citizens from unreasonable seizures and searches. But it is not always clear what is reasonable or unreasonable when it comes to searches and seizures. New Jersey residents may have heard that the Supreme Court has an upcoming case about a possible unreasonable ...
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 court needs proof of intoxicat...
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. This could bring penalties base...
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. Basics of mortgage fraud Mor...
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 failing to maintain a lane. Off...
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 reasons drug charges are drop...
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; however, when a divorce involves an ...
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 accepted. Only medical professi...
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 partner and the difficulties that a...
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 become lost, memories prove ...
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 opportunity for your lawyer to raise...
Before meeting with a New Jersey family law attorney, individuals going through a divorce should begin compiling documents that will be used to determine the division of assets between spouses. Since all income and debt incurred during marriage is considered marital property, both spouses have a ...
In the state of New Jersey, there are various ways in which a person can commit a criminal trespass. A trespass may occur if a person enters a home or building without permission to do so. An individual may also engage in this type of activity by peering into a home through a window or any other ...
Individuals in New Jersey who cause harm without regard for a victim's life may be charged with aggravated assault. While an assault charge is typically a misdemeanor, an aggravated assault charge is generally prosecuted as a felony. Those who use or possess a deadly weapon when causing harm to o...
For many New Jersey residents, going through a divorce will be the hardest thing that they ever have to do. Not only is separating from a spouse an ordeal in itself, but it is hard to know how to discuss the divorce with loved ones and coworkers. Almost certainly, there will be at least one perso...
In early May, a 31-year-old New Jersey man was arrested for allegedly selling drugs in the Paterson area. Authorities also seized a large amount of illicit drugs during the operation. The investigations began after the Paterson Police Department received a tip in April that drug deals were occurr...
Divorce is usually difficult for everyone, but when older spouses decide to separate, their financial situations might be particularly complex. Couples in New Jersey who are close to retirement might also be concerned about the fact that they will not have as many years in the workforce to recove...
It is generally unlawful to resist any lawful command given by an officer in New Jersey or any other state. A person may be resisting if he or she refuses to be taken into custody or makes it harder for an officer to take another person into custody. In some cases, an individual may be resisting ...
As more people shop online and order deliveries to their home, thieves have more packages to steal. If you've ever been accused of stealing a box or bag off someone's porch, you may consider this offense benign compared with breaking into their house. Yet, New Jersey takes the misdeeds of so-call...
Investigators say they have not yet determined why a vehicle veered out of its lane and into oncoming traffic on a recent Friday in New Jersey. The wayward car then struck another vehicle, which had tragic consequences. Several people were airlifted to a nearby hospital for emergency medical trea...
The immigration process in the U.S. is far from easy. No matter which aspect of immigration you are pursuing, you are likely to meet with complex rules that leave no room for error. If you are ready to begin the path to citizenship through naturalization, you may find the way just as challenging....
Many New Jersey households include family members who emigrated from other countries of origin to the United States. When problem issues arise regarding legal status, such people often wind up in immigration detention facilities until their cases are fully adjudicated. Since October, there seems ...
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