A DUI traffic stop in New Jersey involves several moving parts. From the time the police officer pulls you over, everything you say and every action you take may become evidence in a case against you. When the officer asks you to give a breath sample, you may hear the...
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What is the Graves Act?
Having a gun in New Jersey is not always a crime, but in certain situations, it is. If you face charges that include a mandatory minimum sentence, the state may pursue prosecution under multiple laws, including the Graves Act. The Graves Act sets out gun ownership...
3 drugs other than alcohol that can impair driving
If you take drugs other than alcohol, can you face charges of DUI or DWI? Possibly. Drugs and medications can have effects on the mind and body that you cannot always predict. It is not always easy to determine whether you have taken enough of a substance to...
Illicit drugs include natural and synthetic substances
Illicit drugs are either illegal drugs or medications with a high potential for abuse diverted for purposes other than treating medical conditions. According to the New Jersey State Police, some illicit drugs derive from natural sources. Others are synthetic, the...
How a person could falsely accuse you of credit card fraud
There are many subtle ways that credit card fraud can happen. Even if you have no intention to defraud someone, you could still wind up in a situation where a person is accusing you of this crime. If a New Jersey court finds you guilty of credit card fraud, you could...
Are switchblades illegal in New Jersey?
If you have any questions or uncertainty about laws related to knives and other weapons, it is pivotal to find answers immediately. Some people face serious charges because they did not realize how the laws in one state differed in comparison to another state, while...
New Jersey laws regarding recreational marijuana
Although the recreational use of marijuana has become legal in many states, you should understand that various laws still apply to the use and sale of cannabis. In New Jersey, you can face harsh penalties for violating these laws, and some people do not realize that...
How can a head injury make you seem drunk?
You should not have to suffer the consequences of a DWI conviction if you do not have a high blood alcohol level at the time police pull you over. The problem for some drivers is that they experience symptoms that mimic the effects of drunkenness. This could happen if...
The legality of sobriety checkpoints
There was a time when drunk driving was considered a minor infraction where a suspect would be allowed to “sleep it off” in a jail cell, or the officer would follow them home to ensure their safe arrival. With growing awareness of the damage done by all forms of...
A brewing border battle over red light cameras
Red light cameras are a type of traffic enforcement that takes a picture of a vehicle entering the intersection following a light turning red. The photo is evidence to enforce traffic laws. The evidence is reviewed to determine a potential violation. A citation is...