Understanding the Complexities of New Jersey Gun Laws
New Jersey Guns laws are known for being some of the the strictest gun laws in the country. Unfortunately, many gun charges are charged against out-of-staters who are simply traveling through the state with their firearms. These laws are considered extremely harsh with felony charges being placed on firearm offenses. In this blog post, we will break down New Jersey’s…
How We Helped a Client Get His Life Back on Track After Being Charged with Felony and DUI
Being charged with a felony and DUI can be life-altering. The consequences can be severe, and the prospects of facing three to five years in state prison are terrifying. However, with the right defense strategy, it’s possible to turn things around and get your life back on track. In this blog post, we’ll share with you a success story of…
Understanding Pre-Indictment Conferences: A Guide for Those Charged with a Crime in New Jersey
Have you or someone you know been charged with a crime in New Jersey? If so, you may have heard the terms pre-indictment conference or pick date. The legal system can be confusing, especially for those who have never been through it before. In this blog post, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive guide to pre-indictment conferences in…
DWI and Your Commercial Driver’s License
Penalties for DWI under New Jersey law can be severe, but the potential penalties are particularly tough if you hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Since commercial vehicle drivers spend so many hours behind the wheel, the law holds them to a higher standard than regular drivers. As a result, drivers who hold CDLs are subject to much more stringent…
Paw and Order – Detention Hearing
Paw and Order – Detention Hearing Buster the Bulldog, as usual, is in trouble. This time, Buster was arrested and taken into custody based on allegations of theft and trespassing. Apparently, Buster’s neighbor was selling lemonade and cookies at a homemade lemonade stand. Buster went on his neighbor’s property without permission and proceeded to eat all the cookies she had…
You Sent a Threatening Text Message: Did You Commit a Crime?
Electronic communications, such as email, social media platform messaging, and text messaging, are commonplace forms of communication in today’s world, personally and professionally. When communicating in such an informal manner, it is easy to get carried away with your emotions and send a message during an argument that comes across more strongly than you might have intended. Unfortunately, any threatening…
Paw and Order – Illegal Fight Club
Paw and Order – Illegal Fight Club Buster the Bulldog is in trouble, again. This time, he was accused of running an underground Fight Club. The allegations arose after Buster’s neighbors complained of large groups of dogs going in and out of his garage at all hours of the night. One of the dogs was stopped while exiting the garage…
What is an Indictment?
An indictment is integral to most serious criminal proceedings under New Jersey law. However, not all criminal charges get to the point of an indictment, which is a determination by a grand jury as to whether there is probable cause to determine whether a crime has been committed. Understanding the Criminal Complaint Process When a person faces criminal charges resulting…
Paw and Order – Illegal Parking
Paw and Order – Illegal Parking Buster the Bulldog is in trouble, again. This time, for parking illegally. Buster is a big NBA basketball fan and loves watching playoff basketball. During the first round of playoffs, Buster was not able to get tickets to a Sixers game so he watched the game at his favorite local pub: The Dirty Dog…
What is the Difference Between a Grand Jury and a Petit Jury?
Petit and grand juries are bodies of people selected to participate in court cases by hearing evidence and making decisions. However, they serve two very different functions. The Petit Jury A petit or trial jury is a group of people who hears a trial in a specific case in Municipal Court. Typically, a petit jury consists of six to 12…
Paw and Order – Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Paw and Order – Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Buster the Bulldog is at it again. This time, Buster was being investigated for suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). On St. Patrick’s Day, Buster was found in the driver’s seat of his car with his windows down singing/screaming the song, “I’m Shipping up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys. Buster’s car was…
Drug Recognition Experts (“DRE”) in New Jersey
Everything you need to know about DREs and how their testimony will be applied in DUI cases What is a Drug Recognition Expert? A Drug Recognition Expert (“DRE”) is a law enforcement officer specifically trained to detect whether a defendant is under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.). Generally, these officers are asked to…