A restraining order in New Jersey is a court order, not simply an agreement between two people. Violating its terms can lead to an immediate arrest and a separate criminal contempt charge, even if the person protected by the order initiated the contact or no violence...
Few moments are more alarming than having police arrive with a search warrant and seize your phone, laptop, desktop computer, tablet, hard drives, or other electronic devices as part of a sex crime investigation. In many modern sex crime cases, digital evidence...
Megan’s Law registration can affect nearly every part of a person’s life. It can impact employment, housing, family relationships, reputation, travel, privacy, and the ability to move forward after a conviction. For some people in New Jersey, however, registration...
Driving while suspended is one of the most common charges heard in New Jersey Municipal Court. Many people are surprised by how serious it can become. What may seem like a routine traffic stop can lead to fines, additional suspension, higher insurance costs, and in...
A minor accident can become much more serious if police suspect that one of the drivers was under the influence. What may begin as a fender bender, parking lot collision, curb strike, or single-car accident can quickly turn into a New Jersey DWI investigation. In many...
A criminal charge in New Jersey Municipal Court can be stressful, especially for someone who has never been in trouble before. Even a lower-level charge can raise serious concerns about jail, fines, probation, employment, background checks, school, immigration...
Harassment is one of the most common charges heard in New Jersey Municipal Court. These cases often begin with a dispute between people who know each other: former romantic partners, spouses, neighbors, coworkers, relatives, friends, or people involved in an ongoing...
Most people think of a DWI charge as something that happens after a police officer sees someone swerving, speeding, or driving erratically. But in New Jersey, you may be surprised to learn that a person can sometimes be charged with DWI even when the vehicle is not...
Summer in New Jersey brings shore weekends, pool parties, beach rentals, boardwalk nightlife, concerts, and holiday gatherings. Unfortunately, the same settings that make summer fun can also lead to misunderstandings, police calls, and criminal charges. One charge...
Summer holiday weekends in New Jersey often mean shore traffic, barbecues, concerts, beach trips, and more late-night driving. They also tend to bring increased DWI enforcement. Around Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day, police departments throughout New...
