Do You Get Bail for DWI Charges in NJ? Most judicial systems order bail to compel an accused to appear in criminal court for future hearings after arrest. Once arrested, the defendant must post bail or a bond that ensures compliance with court-ordered hearing dates. Posting bail means that a defendant may leave jail on […]
read full articleNew Jersey’s Two Prong Approach to Determining the Need for a Final Restraining Order There are multiple phases when someone seeks a restraining order in New Jersey, the first requiring less evidence than the second. Phase one, a victim of domestic violence may seek a temporary restraining order (TRO) to protect them and their family […]
read full articleCan You Get Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) for Driving under the Influence in New Jersey? Post-conviction relief (PCR) for a DWI conviction is one way to lessen a DWI sentence or escape a DWI conviction. New Jersey Rule 7:10-2 permits defendants to apply for relief from a DUI or DWI refusal conviction on the grounds that […]
read full articleThe New DWI Law in 2023 Provides the Opportunity to Negotiate a Plea Bargain for DUI Charges in New Jersey N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 governs driving under the influence of intoxicating substances (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey. Under the statute, the various penalties apply to those who drink and drive with a blood […]
read full articleThe NJ Attorney General Announced Multiple Lawsuits Filed Against the Gun Industry Since the Enactment of the State’s Firearms Public Nuisance Law. The New Jersey Attorney General’s office recently filed two civil lawsuits, through its Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) office, against a New Jersey gun dealer and two Pennsylvania gun providers, one a gun […]
read full articleKey Considerations for Bench vs. Jury Trials in New Jersey The right to a trial by a jury of your peers is a fundamental constitutional right of federal and state criminal defendants who have been charged with indictable crimes in New Jersey. That means they have a right to be adjudicated guilty or innocent of […]
read full articleUpon the arrest of a suspect, the police take fingerprints, check the criminal history, and issue either a summons or warrant. With a summons, the accused typically goes free until the next hearing. They go to jail with a warrant, after which pretrial services recommends whether a defendant stays in jail until trial or goes […]
read full articleIn civil cases, the plaintiff has the burden or standard of proof to present evidence proving a claim, for example, that someone injured them by operating a car negligently, which led to damages. In criminal cases, the prosecution has the burden of proof to present sufficient evidence to prove that an accused committed a specific crime. […]
read full articleHow to Legally Travel to and Through New Jersey with a Firearm You may be driving off to a gun range or a hunting trip with your guns in tow or just visiting a friend with your handgun in your car, after which you may even transfer it to a holster since you have a […]
read full articleNew Jersey has Specific Laws in Place to Prevent Children from Accessing Firearms. You Need to Know How to Safely Store Your Guns to Prevent Being Charged with a Weapons Offense. Protecting children from harming themselves or others with firearms is the aim behind child access prevention (CAP) laws. By forcing gun owners to follow […]
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