If you are accused of committing a drug crime, then you may be concerned about how your case is going to be handled. One of the benefits of being in New Jersey is that there are drug courts that specialize in handling drug-related cases. The drug court program is...
Most people have heard of hate crime laws. Here in New Jersey, we have a crime that’s called “bias intimidation,” which is our version of a hate crime charge. A person needs to commit an underlying offense to be charged with bias intimidation. For example, recently a...
Motorists with a commercial driver's license (CDL) are subject to more requirements than your average driver. CDL holders must abide by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, in addition to New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) rules....
The sun hadn’t even set as you headed out to dinner. But the blue lights of the police car behind you struck fear in your heart. Chances are good the police officer is going to ask you to perform field sobriety tests. Should you comply? Sober people can flunk field...
The end of a marriage can affect your emotional health and even your mental health. Yet if you lose control of your emotions, you could harm your chances of getting what you need in the divorce settlement. That is not to say you should bottle up your emotions. That,...
When a person hears the words, “You are under arrest,” it can feel like the end of the world. There is an instant loss of control and freedom that comes with the click of handcuffs. Instead of thinking of all the things that can’t be controlled, it is important to...
Discrimination based on someone’s race or ethnicity is illegal. Both federal and New Jersey laws address this issue. Yet, discrimination continues to occur – including instances of racial profiling. Racial profiling generally refers to a type of discrimination often...
Many defendants facing drug charges got into their position only because they are addicts themselves. In fact, it can be very difficult for an addicted person to stay out of the criminal justice system unless they get help for their addiction. In New Jersey,...
Although you have the right to a speedy trial, it is common for those accused of a crime to wait weeks or even months between arraignment and their criminal trial. Most people do not want to spend that much time in state custody, so they will oppose the state's motion...
Divorce can stress people out and sometimes lead to bad decisions. Other times, divorce is a knee-jerk reaction from one spouse who doesn't know what to do in an unusual situation. Whether you got into a fistfight after drinking too much the night after your spouse...
