Can Anyone Get a Restraining Order in NJ? In New Jersey, a restraining order is available to a person who is considered a “victim” of domestic violence. Anyone seeking a restraining order must go before a Superior Court Judge and establish that he or she is a protected person under the Prevention of Domestic Violence […]
read full articleProcess for Dissolving a Restraining Order in NJ Dissolving a restraining order in New Jersey is not as simple as waiting for an expiration date or signing a piece of paper. The person who wants the restraining order dismissed must demonstrate to the court that there is good cause to dissolve the order. If the […]
read full articleYou Can Fail DWI Field Sobriety Tests Sober in New Jersey Most people have seen a suspected DWI driver walk the line or perform some other form of roadside field sobriety test, either on TV, in a movie, at a DWI checkpoint, or maybe even in the parking lot or on the side of the […]
read full articleMost people are unaware that you can be arrested or convicted of a DUI even if your blood alcohol level was under the legal limit. New Jersey law permits prosecution of DWI charges with a lower BAC than 0.08% and puts the burden on you to fight the case. If you have been charged with […]
read full articleCan I get arrested if I have a medical marijuana card from another state in NJ? Dozens of states have passed laws permitting the use of marijuana for medical purposes, including New Jersey. Unfortunately, however, things get more complicated when you attempt to carry or purchase medical marijuana in New Jersey when you are visiting […]
read full articleExpungements in New Jersey allow a person to have their information removed from all records relating to crimes or offenses they committed or were accused of committing. Expungements can serve many purposes, and many are done to help people obtain jobs and achieve their goals. Employers who see crimes on a person’s record, even for […]
read full articleEvery person in the United States who has been charged with a crime has the right to have a trial in which the state must prove them guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees this right. However, thousands of crimes are alleged and charged in New Jersey each […]
read full articleNew Jersey DUI Reform Brings New Consequences for DWI Charges The New Jersey legislature recently enacted sweeping reforms to change NJ DWI sentencing laws applicable to first-time offenders. On August 23, 2019, Governor Murphy signed Bill S824 into law. Here we examine the prior DWI sentencing scheme for first-time DUI offenders, outline the updates made […]
read full articleCan I Still be a Teacher if I Have been Charged with a Crime in NJ? If you work at a New Jersey school, you almost certainly needed to get background checked. Virtually all employees must complete a background check administered by the NJ state police or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This includes everyone […]
read full articleDeferred Disposition in New Jersey New Jersey juvenile courts recognize that children who break the law may deserve a second chance. Given a substantial body of scientific literature noting that a child’s brain development may not be complete until they turn eighteen or older, courts typically make a serious effort to rehabilitate youthful offenders. Rather […]
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