Criminal Defense

When police question you after an arrest, your first instinct might tell you to cooperate and explain everything. Many working professionals and blue-collar residents believe that talking openly will clear up the confusion and send them home faster. Unfortunately,...

New Jersey uses different terms than most states for criminal charges. Knowing the difference can help you understand what you or a loved one may be facing. What is a disorderly persons offense? New Jersey does not use the term "misdemeanor." Instead, the state...

Getting charged for the first time can be scary. Jail is possible but it is not automatic. Many first-time offenders can qualify for options that keep them out of jail. How New Jersey treats first-time offenders The court looks at what you are charged with and what...

A drunk driving arrest creates three problems that the accused must manage to mitigate the impact of the allegations: a criminal prosecution, an administrative license action, and reputational damage. These problems can carry deadlines, evidentiary rules, and...

Getting denied public housing after doing everything right can feel like starting from zero. Even if you meet the income requirements and submit all the paperwork, a visible conviction from years ago can still block your application. That situation leaves a lot of...

Many driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges result from poor driving or collisions. Police officers notice someone swerving or ask a driver to submit to chemical testing after a crash. They may then confirm their suspicions of intoxication and arrest the motorist....

Driving while impaired (DWI) charges are relatively common in New Jersey. Allegations of intoxication at the wheel can lead to incarceration, financial penalties and driver's license consequences. Someone who pleads guilty to a DWI charge also has to deal with the...

The Fourth Amendment plays a crucial role in safeguarding citizens’ rights against unwarranted searches and seizures by the government. It helps to ensure that citizens have a reasonable expectation of privacy and emphasizes the need for warrants based on probable...

New Jersey law prohibits anyone from possessing, selling or trafficking cocaine within its borders. There are a number of penalties that you may face if convicted of a drug crime related to the possession or sale of this controlled substance. Penalties may include...

A routine traffic stop on New Jersey Road could lead to an arrest. Although the police might have pulled a vehicle over for a minor traffic violation, discovering evidence of a crime may result in an arrest. However, these pretextual stops are not always legal....