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...
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Don’t be afraid to challenge field sobriety test results
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...
What is probable cause?
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...
What factors could contribute to drug addiction?
Anyone from any walk of life could end up in a situation in which he or she tries drugs. In some cases, the incident could be isolated and not lead to any lasting effects on a person's life. However, other individuals may be more susceptible to facing an addiction,...
Criminal defense: A look at New Jersey’s death by auto laws
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...
What makes a threat of violence an assault?
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...
Do your part to stay safe on your holiday travels
Traveling for the holidays may be an activity that you have become accustomed to over the years. Maybe your travels started when you were away at college and came home for the break, or maybe you started traveling back home after moving away for work. You may even...
The mental component of criminal charges
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,...
Is your college-bound child fully protected?
Sending a child off to college is a bittersweet event. You have already seen signs that your child is maturing, and this move is certain to provide the opportunity for further growth. Difficult as it may be, you have to let go. In fact, if your child is 18 years or...
A review of possible plea bargaining strategies
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...