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...
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...
