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...
Since the state-by-state legalization of pot gained momentum, the confusion between state and federal law has grown exponentially. The October announcement by President Joe Biden that those convicted at the federal level of possession crimes will be pardoned. Those...
Being pulled over can send your mind racing with anxiety-inducing possibilities. You might wonder if you are violating some law, or if you might say something wrong that makes you look guilty. Protecting yourself and conducting yourself appropriately during a traffic...
We often hear the terms murder and manslaughter used interchangeably. But they are two distinct crimes, with different definitions and parameters. Understanding the difference between them begins with understanding the motivation behind the crime. How does New Jersey...
When the courts sentence you for a crime, that crime will follow you for the rest of your life. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to mitigate the long-term damage that a criminal record creates. Even if the police arrest you for a crime and you win...
You may think a DWI arrest is the end of the road. This is not necessarily the case. Many technicalities exist that can potentially get you off. If you get arrested for a DWI in New Jersey, do not automatically plead guilty and do not speak with your arresting...
Just like in most other places, New Jersey has crowded courtrooms. To move cases quickly through the criminal justice process, prosecutors often pursue guilty pleas from defendants. These pleas may benefit those who have committed crimes, as they often include less...
Upon getting arrested in New Jersey and being charged on a warrant complaint, police will process you and take you to the county jail. Before you can properly deal with the charges, however, it’s best to get out of lockup as soon as possible. Fortunately, recent...