Police in New Jersey took three men into custody on May 24 after a vehicle aroused the suspicions of an officer because it was being driven slowly. The events unfolded in Toms River at approximately 10:20 p.m. Driving at an excessively slow speed has been cited by...
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Arrested at a sobriety checkpoint? Seek legal counsel quickly
It is likely that quite a few people reading this spent some time with friends or family socializing last weekend. In the course of those social gatherings it is possible that some people may have consumed alcohol and then, thinking that they were okay, gotten behind...
New Jersey woman allegedly drove baby around while intoxicated
Police say that a 28-year-old New Jersey woman was driving while under the influence of alcohol with a 6-month-old baby in the car. Authorities stopped her vehicle after spotting it on Belleville Turnpike, and they say that the right front wheel of the car looked like...
Is theft always a component of burglary charges in New Jersey?
While it is not uncommon for someone to end up facing burglary and theft charges, it is important to remember that in New Jersey these are both two completely different charges. Each comes with its own set of potential consequences, including fines and prison time. To...
New Jersey appeals court: Cops can’t routinely target passengers
In 2011, two Woodbridge police detectives had their eye out for a particular Ford Bronco. They had received some calls from concerned citizens claiming that there was an unusual amount of activity at the Bronco owner's apartment, and they suspected drug activity. One...
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on DWI blood tests retroactive in N.J.
Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling stating that authorities must obtain a search warrant before taking blood samples from drunk driving suspects except in emergency situations. On May 4, the New Jersey Supreme Court said that decision applies...
Supreme Ct.: Cops can’t drag out traffic stops to await drug dogs
One of the more startling aspects of the War on Drugs has been its influence on the relationship between police officers and citizens. Aside from alleged racism in its enforcement, the drug war has turned every encounter between law enforcement and the public into a...
New Jersey weapons offenses 4: Lawful weapon, unlawful purpose?
Have you been arrested because you were holding a realistic-looking toy gun? Facing charges for having a community gun? You may have been charged under New Jersey Statute 2C:39-4 - possession of weapons for unlawful purposes. We've been discussing the four main groups...
Doctor, others facing serious drug charges in New Jersey
A three-month investigation has led to serious drug charges being filed against six residents of New Jersey, including a local doctor. The physician and other individuals are facing drug trafficking charges that stem from an investigation where roughly 1,000...
Felony DUI under New Jersey law
In most cases, those who are charged with a DUI are charged with a misdemeanor. However, it is possible that the charge could be elevated to a felony if certain criteria are met. For instance, those who have a blood alcohol content level significantly higher than .08...