A man in New Jersey was accused of driving drunk after police found him trying to change a tire on his car on July 25. The alleged drunk driving incident took place in the Chickahominy neighborhood of Greenwich at approximately 8:01 a.m. Police were called to a...
The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo
Are there downsides to seeking probation instead of a conviction?
It may go without saying that an experienced criminal defense lawyer can be a great asset to anyone facing drunk driving charges. However, a recent article reminds us that a lawyer’s services may continue even after navigating through the criminal trial....
Routine New Jersey traffic stop escalates into major drug charges
As an attorney that has helped many clients in their criminal defense, I understand the importance of reviewing police procedures for impropriety. For example, a recent story reminds us that sometimes even a routine traffic stop or communication with an officer can...
18-year-old charged with DWI following crash
A New Jersey teenager was taken into police custody on suspicion of drunk driving after his vehicle collided with a utility pole on July 18. The one-car crash occurred near the Rivers Edge Drive intersection in Toms River at approximately 7 a.m. According to the...
Are New Jersey’s shoplifting laws more severe than other states?
Shoplifting laws in New Jersey factor the value of the allegedly stolen item into the punishment. Items of little value might only amount to a misdemeanor charge. More valuable items, however, may result in more serious charges. For example, if the stolen item is...
DUI checkpoint results in 4 arrests
Law enforcement authorities with the New Jersey State Police reportedly took four people into custody on July 18 during a DUI checkpoint they had set up on the Garden State Parkway. According to reports, the checkpoint was set up in the northbound lanes near the PNC...
Does an early release or bail impact one’s criminal defense?
The repercussions of a criminal conviction can be far reaching. In a recent example, a New Jersey man discovered that the law does not permit him to own guns because of his wife's criminal charge relating to domestic violence allegations. The man sued to uphold...
Submitting to or refusing a breath test
Since DUI laws can vary in different states and word of mouth information can muddle the truth, people in New Jersey and other states are sometimes confused about what to do when suspected of drinking and driving. Learning about implied consent laws can help one make...
Problems with bail system lead to reform in NYC
At first thought, bail seems like a great provision for those who are accused of a crime. "All you have to do is pay some money and you get out of jail? What's not to like?" But, of course, if you extend that first thought to a second, third, or fourth thought, the...
Appeals court says officers didn’t need warrant for blood test
A New Jersey appeals court ruled against a DUI defendant who attempted to have the results of a blood alcohol test thrown out. The woman argued that her blood had been drawn without a warrant and that the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Missouri v. McNeely should...