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...
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Month: October 2020
Understanding suspicion of DUI
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...
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....