If 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 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. …
Read MoreActor Gary Busey was charged with several counts of sex crimes after he was alleged to have groped at least three individuals while attending a horror convention in Cherry Hill, NJ Busey Faces Charges Related to Groping Incidents Police in Cherry Hill have charged Busey with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact and one count of attempted criminal sexual…
Read MoreAssault represents one of the most serious violent crimes under New Jersey state law. If you’ve been arrested and charged with assault in New Jersey, you may wonder what kind of sentence you could receive if you are ultimately convicted on your charges. Continue reading to find out what the average sentence for assault is in New Jersey and how…
Read MoreOn Monday, February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into effect, officially decriminalizing marijuana. What does this mean though? Can you possess any amount of marijuana and not get arrested? Will your criminal record be expunged? Our criminal defense attorneys answer these questions and more below. Continue reading to learn more now that weed is legal…
Read MoreFirearms are strictly controlled in New Jersey. Possessing or using a firearm unlawfully in the state can subject you to harsh criminal penalties in the event of a conviction. If you have been arrested on gun possession charges, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help protect your rights and interests and help you fight to avoid the most…
Read MoreOver the New Year’s holiday, law enforcement departments in New Jersey become extra vigilant for drivers under the influence of alcohol. Many municipalities across New Jersey make additional funding available to pay for overtime for officers to patrol for DUI offenders and to run DUI checkpoints during New Year’s Eve. If you go out for the New Year’s Eve holiday…
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