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 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...
To deal with the massive health implication of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations and businesses invested in virtual or remote connection opportunities. In 2020, a pilot program allowed grand juries to resume business as usual but through virtual hearings. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Back in 2020, while a pandemic was spreading worldwide, workers in the United States were accustomed to commuting to their respective places of employment. New Jersey was no exception, keeping their cars at home and avoiding co-workers and other “gatherings” that...