Drunk driving is a serious offense in New Jersey, and law enforcement officers take it very seriously. To catch and prosecute drivers who are under the influence of alcohol, the police use a breathalyzer test. Recently, New Jersey police have started to use a new breathalyzer machine, the AlcotestⓇ 9510, to determine whether drivers are over the legal limit for…
Read MoreIn New Jersey, drug possession is treated as a serious criminal offense. One type of drug that has recently seen increased abuse in New Jersey is fentanyl. If you are arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl in New Jersey, you need to know what penalties and consequences you may be facing if you are convicted on your possession charge. …
Read MoreAfter you have been arrested and charged with a crime, one of the biggest mistakes you can make to jeopardize your rights and the outcome of your criminal case is to continue your social media use as if you are not facing criminal prosecution. While you may want to keep your friends and loved ones updated on the progress of…
Read MoreThe New Jersey Senate narrowly passed a bill that reforms the state’s regulations for the concealed carry of firearms, in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could make it easier to obtain concealed carry permits. New Jersey Senate Passes Bill Along Party Lines; Gov. Murphy Indicates Intent to Sign The Democratic Party-controlled New Jersey Senate voted largely…
Read MoreAlthough you may have heard of the phrase “double jeopardy” in the context of a criminal case, you may not know what the term means or what rights are afforded by it. If you are facing criminal prosecution, you need to know what is meant by “double jeopardy” and when the protections of the rule attach in your case. What…
Read MoreA New Jersey resident and former United Nations employee was recently arrested for allegedly drugging 20 women and sexually assaulting another 13 over a span of 20 years. The defendant worked for the United Nations in Iraq as a communications specialist. On Thursday, October 27, 2022, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. In May of 2022, the offender…
Read MoreA resident of Medford, NJ was carjacked while waiting to put air in her tires at a local Wawa. The victim reported that she was approached by a man around 2:30 pm on October 22, 2022, who then physically removed her from her 2015 Nissan Rogue. Two other men then got into the vehicle and drove off. Video footage from…
Read MoreIf a police officer pulls you over for a broken taillight or other minor vehicle code infraction related to your vehicle, such as an obstructed license plate or tinted windows, you may be shocked or alarmed if the police try to search your vehicle during the stop. But can law enforcement search your vehicle after you were stopped for a…
Read MoreWhile the person or persons who commit a crime may be charged, others who aided them but did not actively participate in the commission of the crime may also be charged under a theory of accomplice liability. What is a Principal vs. an Accomplice? In a crime, the principal is a person who commits the act or acts that satisfy…
Read MoreWhen two or more students get into a fight at school, it can lead to involvement with the courts for one or more of the students in the fight. Whether a high school fight will be prosecuted may depend on the facts and circumstances of the altercation, how the fight was resolved, and whether anyone suffered injuries in the fight. …
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