Most people will find themselves in need of some type of medication during their lifetimes. It is not unusual for some of these medications to fall into the category of a controlled substance along with other types of drugs that may not necessarily have medicinal...
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Not fighting a DWI charge can be an expensive mistake
It is safe to say that the best way to avoid a DWI conviction is to avoid drinking if you will be driving and don't drive if you have been drinking. However, you probably know that your best plans to follow this advice may not always work out. Nevertheless,...
Protecting individuals’ rights in the criminal justice system
New Jersey residents may end up in court for a variety of reasons. If they are sued for causing an injury to another person or choose to sue someone for a breached contract, their legal dispute will be heard in a civil court. If, however, they are alleged to have...
Not all police searches are legal
An allegation without evidence is baseless, and for that reason when New Jersey prosecutors plan to charge individuals with alleged criminal activity, they need to know that their actions will be supported with data, facts, and other corroborating information. Much of...
Is the police officer just being friendly?
No one likes to see those blue flashing lights in their rear-view mirror. More than likely, your nerves are on edge as you wait for the officer to come to your window. Maybe you had a glass of wine with dinner and wonder if that is the reason you now sit...
Fraud forms the basis of many white collar crimes
White collar crimes are a particular subset of criminal conduct. They generally do not involve the infliction of physical harm on victims, but often involve conduct that deprives others of their money. Many of the crimes that constitute white collar criminal conduct...
When can a person claim self-defense?
Getting into a physical altercation with another individual can be an overwhelming and difficult event. When a New Jersey resident finds themselves on the receiving end of an assault or attack, they may try to do whatever they can to stop and subdue their assailant....
What is the expungement of a criminal record?
New Jersey residents who have criminal records may have trouble doing some of the common things that others are easily able to do. For example, when it comes to applying for jobs, individuals with criminal records may run into hurdles when they must disclose their...
Are you presenting signs of a drug addiction?
You may feel like your life has started spiraling out of control, and you do not know where to turn for help. What started out as using opioids as a pain reliever or simply trying a substance "just once" has taken over your life. You may not even fully recognize how...
The implications of anger
It can all happen in what seems a few seconds. A disagreement turns into an altercation, and you strike someone. Or, you didn't plan on yelling at the other person, but the situation escalated out of control. If you feel that managing your anger is a challenge for...