According to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, there are around 19,000 DWI-related crashes each year. Driving while intoxicated is not only dangerous, but it is a crime with serious consequences, including potential impacts on employment. Immediate...
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in New Jersey. If you find yourself facing a second DWI charge, the consequences grow in severity. That makes it important to understand potential outcomes and defenses that could help your situation. Consequences A...
Many people in Mahwah, NJ, rely on medications to help them feel better or manage certain conditions. However, combining these medications with alcohol may lead to serious health risks and complications. For example, mixing medications and alcohol might affect your...
Driving under the influence in Bergen County, NJ, can seriously affect your employment prospects. Employers often consider applicants’ criminal records and a DUI conviction can raise red flags. In fact, if you have a job at the time of your DUI conviction, it may not...
In the realm of criminal law, the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution serves as a guardian of individual privacy and liberty. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum states the country ratified it on December 15, 1791. Understanding your...
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense that can have significant legal and personal repercussions. In New Jersey, not only is alcohol impairment considered a DWI offense, but driving impaired from medication use, both prescription and over the counter, can...
There were 164,965 crimes committed in New Jersey in 2020, according to the State of New Jersey. This statistic is people convicted of a crime, not arrests. A combination of state law and the Constitution governs criminal procedures. If law enforcement arrests you,...
Juvenile addiction is a serious concern affecting young individuals across New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Substance Abuse Overview for 2021, over 7,000 individuals under the age of 24 were admitted for treatment in addiction...
When you think of "crime," you might picture violent acts or outright theft. But there is another category called "white collar crimes." These non-violent crimes often revolve around deceit, concealment or violation of trust and usually aim for financial gain. Knowing...
Admitting to a crime you did not commit might seem illogical, but it occurs more often than many realize. These false confessions can lead to wrongful convictions and shattered lives. The Innocence Project reports that as many as 30% of people exonerated by DNA...