A drunk driving crash in West Caldwell has cost an 18-year-old man his leg. Prior to the crash, the victim had been trying to prevent his twin brother from getting behind the wheel intoxicated. He jumped on the hood of his vehicle while it was in motion to prevent him...
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Year: 2021
What can you expect in a criminal proceeding?
When someone is arrested, that person likely experiences fear, uncertainty and anxiety in the immediate aftermath of interacting with law enforcement officials. This is completely understandable, since most people are never arrested – their interactions with law...
What is the purpose of a grand jury?
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and learning that there is a grand jury indictment against the accused individual can be terrifying. For that reason, accused individuals should understand the purpose of a grand jury and what it means for them. The purpose...
What to know about a quit claim deed in New York
There are occasions where a parent wants to give their home to their child as a gift. This is a wonderful gift for someone, but a person may wonder how the title transfer may work. Transferring a property from one person to another, through a gift or court order, but...
Does silence count as invoking the right to silence?
Avid watchers of procedural dramas on television may have seen the police officers informing the suspect of their rights as they are being arrested. Known as the Miranda rights, they form an integral part of the criminal justice system. There are two basic Miranda...
Can the police seize your money without a criminal conviction?
You might expect that police in New Jersey will seize your possessions that they feel are connected to an alleged crime. It may come as a surprise, then, to learn that money seized from those accused of crimes in New Jersey are sometimes used to pay for police...
How implied consent laws affect DUI charges
Getting pulled over for drunk driving can be a scary and confusing experience, made even worse when the individual is charged with additional offenses. Many people are under the impression that they can prevent law enforcement from gathering evidence by refusing to...
Working through common real estate issues
Our readers in New Jersey and New York likely understand that almost any issue involving real estate is a big deal. For example, buying or selling real estate – especially a family home – can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing. Right now, the housing market...
Four locals face criminal charges for alleged burglaries
Sometimes, we make bad choices, and other times, those choices are influenced by peer pressure. But, what no one expects, regardless of life circumstances is to be arrested for burglary. Though, that is exactly what four locals are now facing. The accusations...
Two Toms River men, five others, charged with health care fraud
The amount of money that the federal government is pouring into health care offers a tempting target for persons inclined to use fraud to steal it. The Congress has created a number of crimes that impose heavy penalties on anyone convicted of such a crime. The acting...