College presents numerous opportunities for personal growth and trying new things. But sometimes that newfound independence can turn into a brush with the law. If you find your life on campus accompanied by a DUI or other criminal charge, you face the difficult task...
Phones and mobile devices store nearly endless personal information. From photos, messages and contacts to detailed browsing history – one can gather a lot of information very quickly if they can unlock your device. Taken out of context, any of this data can easily be...
During an arrest, it’s normal to be unsure of what you should and shouldn’t do. It’s very common for people to make mistakes when they are in this situation, but those mistakes can be very detrimental to your case. Many times, people don’t know that what they’re doing...
Traffic stops frustrate even the calmest motorists. But most drivers pull over when they see an officer's lights in their rearview mirror. They may receive a ticket – or a warning if they're lucky. Yet a small number of drivers elude the cops to avoid a traffic stop....
Following an arrest or investigation for a criminal matter in New Jersey, there are a number of ways the allegations against you can be resolved in your favor. Although frequently used interchangeably to refer to a positive case outcome, dropped or dismissed charges...
Judges in New Jersey and around the country often order criminal defendants to perform community service when they do not have the financial resources to pay fines and court fees. Community service is intended to be a humane alternative to incarceration for nonviolent...
Most in Cranford are no doubt grateful for the work that law enforcement officials do in inserting themselves into potentially dangerous situations in order to protect the public. Yet with this respect also comes the expectation that authorities will exercise sound...
If you are ever made to face criminal charges in Cranford, your fate may depend largely on the opinions of the jurors who hear your case. The hope is that those selected to a jury constitute an apt representation if your local community. To accomplish this, both your...
If you end up facing criminal charges in Cranford, you may believe that your lack of involvement or the weakness of the allegations against you would be apparent regardless of the location of the court in which your case is presented. However, criminal trials can...
It may be easy for people in Cranford to make immediate decisions on one's guilt or innocence based of a simple smattering of information. The trouble with this is that those facing criminal accusations have the right to have their stories heard before actual judgment...
