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...
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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...
“Have you been drinking?” How to answer the police when you’re asked
You had a great time out with your friends, but you were pretty tired when you headed home. You rolled through a stop sign just a little too fast or took a turn too widely, and the next thing you knew there were blue lights flashing behind you from a police car. You...
If a passenger doors you, then you should pursue a claim
You love riding your bike. In fact, most people in your neighborhood know exactly what time you’re going to be passing through on your bicycle. You’ve been riding the same routes for the last few years, so you’re familiar with the traffic that you’ll see and have...
Did police pull over the wrong car?
When the police officer pulls you over on your drive home from work, you are as shocked as anyone. You have no idea what you did wrong. The first question the officer always asks is if you know why they pulled you over and you honestly say that no, you have no clue. ...
Distracted driving is a major cause of New Jersey crashes
You are driving back to your Somerset home after work one evening when another car crashes into you. As you stumble out of your vehicle, you have one question for the other driver, “How did you not see me? It’s broad daylight, and my car is bright yellow.” Many people...
Hoping to collect alimony? Avoid these 4 mistakes
If you were dependent on your spouse or gave up your career to raise your kids, you may be concerned about supporting yourself after divorce. In these situations, you may be hoping to collect alimony. This post-marital support can make it easier for spouses to...
Why do couples use divorce mediation?
Over the past two decades, more couples have turned toward mediation to draft their divorce agreements. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution that takes civil litigation out of the courtroom and places it in the hands of the disputing parties. Mediation...
What are the penalties attached to a DUI/DWI conviction?
In New Jersey, driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law, as it should be. This action places lives at risk, so the state wants to send a message that authorities do not tolerate such behavior. This is why you may find the penalties attached to...
Did your good time lead to charges for disturbing the peace?
Most people want to go out with their friends and have a good time now and then. You likely have many fond memories of nights or days with friends, even times when you got a bit rowdy. Of course, you never set out to cause problems for anyone else while you are having...