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What Are the Consequences of Drugged Driving in New Jersey?

The state of New Jersey prohibits driving while under the influence of drugs. This not only applies to street drugs (i.e. cocaine or methamphetamine,) but also to painkillers and other prescription and over-the-counter drugs. If you were charged with a drugged driving offense, the consequences can be harsh and detrimental, ranging from fines, community service, […]

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What to Know About Biden’s New Executive Gun Orders

Recently, President Joe Biden announced a half-dozen executive actions to combat gun violence in America. According to the Associated Press, “Biden’s new steps include a move to crack down on ‘ghost guns,’ homemade firearms that lack serial numbers used to trace them and are often purchased without a background check,” among other things. Read on […]

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What is the Difference Between Burglary and Robbery?

Burglary and robbery are often used interchangeably, but they actually carry vastly different penalties. Read on to learn more about the difference between burglary and robbery. What is Burglary? To be convicted of burglary, you must be guilty of trespassing. Trespassing can be defined as entering a structure or research facility without permission–while either committing […]

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New Jersey Governor Murphy Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bills

New Jersey Governor Murphy recently signed three criminal justice bills. These are all focused on sentencing reform, stemming from the recommendations made by the Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission’s November 2019 report. The bills were signed in order to establish a compassionate release program for inmates diagnosed with a “grave medical condition,” add a defendant’s […]

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What are the Domestic Violence Laws in New Jersey?

The state of New Jersey passed the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act in 1991 in order to protect victims of abuse throughout the state. This includes all individuals in different domestic relationships, whether they are married, separated, or divorced. It also includes individuals living together, dating, or who share children together. While many of these […]

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What do I Need to Know About Ignition Interlock Devices in New Jersey?

When a person is convicted of a DWI in New Jersey, they can face very serious consequences. This can include fines, surcharges, mandatory attendance at alcohol education courses, and jail time. Depending on the situation, the court may also require an ignition interlock device to be installed in the driver’s vehicle. Continue reading below to […]

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Governor Murphy Signs Laws to Reduce Lines at Motor Vehicle Commission Agencies

During the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) agencies throughout New Jersey were closed for months. When agencies reopened on July 7, drivers began lining up the night before to be there for the opening the next day. As a result, workers are processing up to 272,000 transactions every week, causing long lines. […]

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Executive Order Signed by President Trump Regarding Police Reforms

As protests against police brutality have spread across the nation, President Donald Trump responded by signing an executive order regarding the topic. Continue reading below to learn more about what this entails.  What Does the Executive Order Say? In signing the executive order, President Trump is providing options and incentives to local police departments throughout […]

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New Jersey Zero-Tolerance Policy for Threatening Police During Coronavirus Pandemic

The Coronavirus has caused people’s lives in New Jersey to change significantly in an effort to try and adjust to this “new normal.” While it is understandable that these are challenging times, it is crucial for all individuals across the state, as well as the country, to continue following the law. After recent events, New […]

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New Jersey Police Set up Border Patrol to Enforce Coronavirus Stay at Home Orders

As the end of March neared and the cases of Coronavirus throughout the state increased, Governor Phil Murphy enacted stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of the disease. This order required all non-essential businesses to close and residents to self isolate in their homes until further notice. This allows individuals to travel only for necessities, […]

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Upgraded Domestic Violence Charges

Experienced New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer Discusses Upgraded Domestic Violence Charges When domestic violence charges are more serious, the charges are often be upgraded to an assault charge. In these cases, we’re talking about an arrest that would probably lead to a high bail and a serious first, second, third or fourth-degree crime, versus a […]

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Shoplifting Penalties

Shoplifting Lawyer Discusses Shoplifting Penalties Common Shoplifting Charges The most common shoplifting cases New Jersey shoplifting lawyer Carl Spector sees in court are disorderly person’s offenses, which are a lower offense. These types of offenses occur often when someone steals items of minimal value, anything from a loaf of bread in a ShopRite to a […]

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Shoplifting Penalties, Myths, and Strategies for Defense

Shoplifting can be a confusing and embarrassing charge. Some people have a psychological condition – called kleptomania – that makes it a struggle to resist the impulse to shoplift. Some shoplift for a source of income, stealing and later reselling items like diapers and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Others are charged “accidentally” – they may have “concealed” […]

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New Jersey Man Charged With DWI After Crash Which Caused Fathers Death

FREEHOLD – On Monday, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced that 35-year-old Andrew Halder has been charged with vehicular homicide and other offenses in relation to an accident that happened on 30th of August and left the driver’s father dead. Halder was behind the wheel of a 2007 Mini Cooper in which his father, […]

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N.J. attorney facing drunk driving charges appears for initial court appearance

ST. CROIX – Christopher Coleman, a New Jersey lawyer, made his 1st court appearance in V.I. Magistrate Court on Thursday morning. This time he was not representing any individual but he was a defendant charged with causing an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol in which police said he struck a parked vehicle […]

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Lifting A No Contact Order

Experienced New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer Discusses Lifting A No Contact Order As an experienced New Jersey domestic violence and assault lawyer, I have represented thousands of clients, and helped many people wrongly accused of domestic violence get their no-contact orders lifted, rescinded or modified. If you are accused of domestic violence and have a […]

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Drug Charges Explained

Experienced New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer Explains the Levels of Drug Charges in New Jersey Are you facing a drug charge in New Jersey? There are serious potential repercussions for a conviction of a drug crime, with varying levels of severity. If you have questions about the levels of drug charges in New Jersey, and […]

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Assault Penalties

Experienced New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer Explains Assault Penalties What are the range of assault penalties you could face for a conviction in New Jersey? New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer Discusses Assault Penalties The jail time range for an assault conviction in New Jersey is actually up to six months. You can wind up with […]

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