Naturally, receiving a jail sentence is one of the top concerns of most DWI defendants in New Jersey. Spending time in jail disrupts your entire way of life. You may lose your job, and your relationships will likely suffer as well if you must face jail time. New...
Year: 2020
The risk of waiting until you’ve healed to sue an at-fault driver
The injuries you suffer in a serious car crash might affect you for years to come. One mistake people make after a crash is to settle their insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit too early. The costs that you incur can continue to accrue for months or longer after...
Why should you work with a criminal defense attorney?
Many people who are facing criminal charges will consider representing themselves at some point. Given all the information available to them at the touch of a button on a computer, they often wonder why they shouldn't just handle their own case -- but there are many...
You can fight a DWI with the right help in New Jersey
If you’re accused of driving while intoxicated, one of the things you may want to do is to challenge the evidence that is allegedly available against you. Your attorney is skilled in doing this and will walk you through the process, but it’s still a good idea to know...
What can you do when your ex-spouse interferes with custody?
Even if your divorce finalized months or years ago, you may find yourself in an ongoing custody battle with your ex-spouse. You might have hoped you two could maintain a civil relationship as co-parents. But your ex-spouse’s actions may have made this goal impossible....
What should you do to avoid further charges when stopped for a New Jersey traffic infraction?
If you listen to the news, then you're likely to hear about situations in which someone was initially pulled over for a traffic infraction only to wind up facing more serious criminal charges or hurt in the end. Many of these issues stem from individuals not knowing...
You deserve a chance to defend against allegations of a DUI
If you’re stopped by the police for a potential DUI, then you’re likely to be asked to give a breath sample. Through a Breathalyzer test, the officer can see if your blood alcohol concentration is above .08%, which is the legal limit. Even if it is not over that...
Why is predictive policing flawed?
Predictive policing is the use of a computer system to predict crime. This sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but it’s actually pretty simple. If you put all the arrest and response data into a computer, it can create a model of where and when...
Understanding assault charges in New Jersey
When accused of assault, many people think there must be an error, if no one was hurt. However, you do not have to injure someone to be charged with assault. You do not even have to touch them. New Jersey law divides assault into two categories: simple assault and...
Understanding how custody works in New Jersey divorces
Your bond with your children is likely one of the most special relationships in your life. Yet, if you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may feel this connection could fray. Whether your split is amicable or acrimonious, you will feel saddened by the...