If asked, most people in New Jersey would likely report that the results of a Breathalyzer test are important when it comes to allegations of drunk driving. Though field breath tests are not admissible in court as evidence in most states, they do often trigger an...
Many adults enjoy alcoholic beverages in a totally responsible manner as a routine part of life. However, some people may underestimate their level of intoxication and make the choice to drive after drinking. The driver could face a DUI charge if pulled over by...
Assault charges are taken seriously in New Jersey. In fact, those who are convicted on these charges can wind up facing jail or prison time, as well as damage to their criminal record and their reputation. All of these penalties can send shockwaves across nearly every...
Confronting the power of the police and the seriousness of an arrest may be overwhelming. But your constitutional rights can play a key role in your criminal defense. Police may arrest you if they have a warrant for your arrest, observe a crime or attempted crime, or...
Drunk driving allegations are quite serious and shouldn't be taken lightly. After all, a criminal conviction on such charges can leave you dealing with stiff penalties, including jail or prison time, extensive fines, and license suspension or revocation. These...
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects us from unlawful searches and seizures by the government and requires that police officers have probable cause to make an arrest. Probable cause requires that an officer look at the totality of the circumstances...
No one wants to be responsible for the loss of another person's life. As such, most people try their best to behave responsibly. Unfortunately, errors in judgment can and do happen, some of them causing the death of another party. Drunk driving, for example, is one...
When a New Jersey child gets mad at their sibling, they may shout "I'm going to kill you!" at each other. Only in the rare and very serious case may a child actually mean what they have said; despite its serious connotation, this phrase is often employed by...
Many alleged criminal acts are identifiable by the actions that the alleged perpetrators undertake. For example, if a New Jersey resident is alleged to have committed battery then their case may move forward on evidence that they hit their alleged victim. However,...
A person facing criminal charges may be able to use a plea bargain to reduce their charges, decrease their sanctions, or otherwise mitigate the negative impact that the alleged criminal conduct will have on their future. However, plea bargaining may not always be a...
