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Socializing with colleagues over drinks can be a great way to unwind and build camaraderie. But for a driver who hauls hazardous materials for a living, enjoying a few drinks with coworkers can have serious consequences. If convicted of DUI, it is not just their...
The killing of a person may or may not be a criminal act. How the courts define the incident comes down to the circumstances and intentions of a defendant. While manslaughter is a lesser offense than murder, a conviction still brings unwanted consequences. New Jersey...
New Jersey has strict policies against driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. State law dictates that you cannot refuse a breath test from authorities who pull you over. The state implements implied consent among drivers. It means you could be in a tough spot...
If the police pull you over or stop you at a DUI checkpoint on suspicion of driving under the influence, they will likely ask you to participate in standard field sobriety tests. What most people do not realize is that you can politely refuse to participate. What is a...
You probably understand that you do not have to allow the police into your home if they arrive without a warrant. You do not even have to answer the door. That does not apply if they have a search warrant. You should know how to handle the situation when the police...
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...
