In New Jersey, it is now legal to possess marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes. This does not mean it is legal to grow it. In fact, growing a single marijuana plant can result in drug charges that are punishable by up to five years in prison and a $25,000...
Often, divorce is looked at from the perspective that one party wins and the other loses badly. However, this is not necessarily always the case, nor is it always the ideal situation for either spouse. Reducing conflict can be in the best interests of all parties,...
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you from an illegal search and seizure. However, it applies to searches where you have a legitimate expectation of privacy in the possession or place searched. If there is no such reasonable expectation of...
Few things are as uncomfortable as living with someone with whom you have fallen out of love with. When the fallout escalates to the level of getting divorced, the discomfort you might be feeling can reach its peak. An obvious solution would be to pack up and move out...
When you think about the kinds of tests that can show if you’re intoxicated, you might think of the standard urine tests, Breathalyzer tests and blood tests. Of them, blood tests are usually thought to be the most accurate, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be...
In the wake of “Black Lives Matter” and other movements, it’s easy to believe that racial profiling has received so much unwanted and negative scrutiny that police departments would firmly shy away from it. However, that’s hardly the case. It’s been more than 20 years...
Filing for divorce is an adult decision that has implications for everyone in the family. Whatever the ages of your children, they will likely have a lot of questions about your divorce. Questions about practical concerns, like where they will go to school, can be...
Most people (rightfully so) associate kidnapping with situations where the victim is abducted and held for some kind of ransom. However, New Jersey law also broadly defines kidnapping as any situation where someone is abducted or confined to: Facilitate some other...
Crime rates throughout New Jersey vary considerably by city and even by neighborhood. Police agencies use the data compiled from these areas to determine where to use more resources in crime deterrence efforts. These analyses often lead police to boost their patrols...
Let’s not sugarcoat it: a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can mean serious trouble. In New Jersey, a DWI carries severe penalties, and the severity of New Jersey DWI penalty increases with each conviction. Here are three reasons why you need to work...
