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The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. The New Jersey constitution provides additional protections beyond those granted by the Fourth Amendment. The New Jersey Supreme court recently upheld...
Fatigue is a silent killer. It has detrimental effects on our physical and mental health. As much as we want to prevent it, life hands us many stressful and exhausting challenges that we must overcome regardless of our body’s limitations. While, historically, driving...
The crime of identity theft in New Jersey has a specific definition. Any conviction must come only after the state proves that someone took certain actions. That said, there are many possible cases the state could build. This article will look at a few of them as well...
With the exception of up to six ounces of marijuana, it is illegal to consciously and knowingly possess or obtain controlled dangerous substances (CDS). In the state of New Jersey, if a law enforcement officer catches you with cocaine or heroin you could face felony...
The job of investigators and government attorneys is to secure convictions from the evidence they carefully collect. But exactly how and what do they investigate? Most white-collar crime investigations, such as those for fraud, are partnerships. One of the agencies...
As a commercial driver, you have more to lose than the average person if you get an unjust DWI conviction. A criminal record is something everyone wants to avoid, but, as a transport worker, a DWI conviction in New Jersey could threaten your livelihood. With a DWI, it...
When facing a DUI conviction, it is easy to focus only on the most immediate repercussions such as potential time in jail. While this is a major issue in and of itself, it is not the only hurdle a person will face. Not by a long shot. What are some of the longer-term...
To keep cases moving in an otherwise crowded legal system, prosecutors often try to get a guilty plea out of the defendant. Though these pleas have some benefits in the form of reduced sentences, is it something that you should opt for personally? Examine your...
When you steal property that does not belong to you but another person entrusted it to you, embezzlement occurs. This crime is a type of theft, but it differs from general theft or larceny. This is because when you take the property, you have the consent of the owner,...
A DUI conviction can lead to many penalties that could affect your employment, reputation, personal life and finances. For example, if you get arrested for DUI for the first time, you could face up to 30 days imprisonment, a fine of up to $500 and elevated insurance...
