Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol is never a good idea no matter where you live. Each state has its own laws when it comes to DUI/DWI offenses and all involve serious consequences. While New York didn’t make the list for having the strictest...
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What are the Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License in NJ
Having your license suspended can leave you feeling stranded and make it difficult to get back and forth to work, to the grocery store or even pick your kids up from school. It can be tempting to go ahead and drive anyway, but keep in mind - driving with a suspended...
Three Strikes Law – Why You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney
In the United States, habitual or persistent offender laws are commonly referred to as the three strikes laws. Implemented on March 7, 1994, the three strikes law was originally part of the United States Justice Department's Anti-Violence Strategy. The law makes it...
What is a Criminal Offense? Understanding the Different Types
One of your first concerns after being arrested is what the consequences will be after a guilty verdict. While each carries its own unique penalties, there are two basic types of offenses - criminal and civil. To understand the difference, let’s start by answering the...
The Penalty for Shoplifting in New Jersey – Am I Going to Jail?
Shoplifting is often thought of as a petty crime teenagers commit that ends with a simple slap on the wrist. While this is one scenario, there are various degrees of shoplifting, some of which are much more serious. The penalty for shoplifting in New Jersey depends...
Understanding Criminal Justice Reform in New Jersey
On January 1, 2017, New Jersey’s Criminal Justice Reform Act went into effect. This abolished the state’s previously existing bail system. The Act is based on the principle that people are innocent until proven guilty and innocent people should not be in jail. This...
Six Reasons to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney
When you’re arrested for a criminal offense, panic can set in and a million things go through your mind at once. How will this affect my future? My family? Will I lose my job? Am I going to jail? All of these are valid concerns, as a criminal conviction can impact...