Cranford New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog
4 mistakes to avoid during or after an arrest
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...
What are the consequences of eluding the police?
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....
Drivers aren’t the only ones at risk for open bottle ticket
After a party, your friends want to head home for the night. Your friend, who hasn’t been drinking, offers to give you and a couple of other people a ride home. You haven’t finished your drink yet, but you don’t want to miss the ride that’s offered. Instead of dumping...
New Jersey hopes to legalize marijuana in 2020
Since 2017, Governor Phil Murphy has hoped to legalize marijuana. Although this has been his priority, getting traction has been more difficult than he originally thought. Regardless, Murphy continued to press on due to unsafe underground marijuana products. With the...
What changed with the new DWI law in New Jersey?
New Jersey’s new law on drunk driving took effect on Dec. 1st of 2019. This law eliminates driver’s license suspension for first offense DWI convictions, depending on the severity of the offense. Furthermore, this law also reduces the duration of suspension for second...
5 things to know about firearm ownership in New Jersey
The rise of mass shootings over the past five years has heightened gun control awareness and it continues to be a hotly debated topic. Since Governor Phil Murphy took office in January 2018, he has pushed to increase firearm restrictions. Even before Governor Murphy...
Dropped, dismissed or an acquittal of charges: What’s the difference?
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...
What does Tier 3 sex offender classification mean?
On October 31, 1994, New Jersey enacted Megan’s Law. Named for Megan Kanke, the seven-year-old victim of rape and murder, the law establishes sex offender registration and community notification rules. Additional internet registration provisions were added in 2001....
Can I plead not guilty to a careless driving charge?
One of the most common traffic offenses in the Garden State is careless driving. Careless driving occurs when a motorist drives recklessly, without caution or in a way that endangers others on the road. A driver may be charged with careless driving when deemed...
New Jersey launches annual DWI holiday crackdown
It’s that time of the year: holiday shopping and festive parties pick up steam in anticipation of celebrations of Christmas and New Year’s. While we might look forward to gatherings of friends, family and co-workers, it is important to be aware that police departments...
