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During a traffic stop, an officer may ask you to submit to a breath test. Many drivers refuse, thinking it will help their situation. However, in some cases, it creates a separate legal problem on the spot. What is New Jersey's implied consent law? In New Jersey, the...
When a previous driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction begins to affect your ability to gain employment or housing, you might wonder if you can have the record expunged. Knowing the limits of this process explains what relief the law permits. Understanding the...
Dealing with a criminal record can be challenging, particularly when considering future opportunities. While some view it as a lasting stigma, grasping its implications and finding ways to overcome them can help you progress. Let us explore the impact a criminal...
Many New Jersey residents regularly or at least occasionally rely on drivers working for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to get them where they’re going. We depend on them to drive safely. Unfortunately, even though they’re screened to determine that they...
You might have heard the terms "embezzlement" and "theft" in news headlines. While both involve taking something that does not belong to you, they are actually different crimes. Understanding the specific nature of these claims is crucial for your defense. What is...
Embezzlement involves unlawfully taking funds or property entrusted by someone else, typically in a workplace or financial setting. Facing embezzlement charges can be a life-altering event. New Jersey law treats embezzlement as a theft offense, and the penalties can...
Drivers pulled over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) often face a critical decision when asked to take a breath test. This test measures blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and helps law enforcement determine if a driver is impaired. Refusing a breath...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can involve not only alcohol but also prescription medications. While these medications may come with a legal prescription, they can impair a driver’s abilities. In New Jersey, DUI laws treat impairment from prescriptions...
Identity theft can have a profound negative impact on people's lives. Many identity theft schemes target vulnerable individuals, such as older adults. Scammers gain access to their personal identifying information and either abuse that information or sell it to others...
Driving while intoxicated can have devastating consequences, especially when it leads to a fatal accident. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) often becomes a crucial factor in both the prosecution and sentencing phases of DWI manslaughter cases. Understanding how BAC...
