Fentanyl and Drug Crimes

  • Fentanyl and Drug Crimes
    Fentanyl and Drug Crimes
    JERSEY CITY and NEWARK, New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, earlier this year two men were sent to prison after authorities seized record amounts of fentanyl. Fentanyl is incredibly lethal and is responsible for many overdoses. One of the ways the state of...
  • Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Not a Valid Defense for a DUI
    Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Not a Valid Defense for a DUI
    JERSEY CITY and NEWARK. We all know that if we’ve had too much to drink that we shouldn’t get behind the wheel. Drunk driving is not only dangerous to the driver choosing to get behind the wheel, but it also poses a risk to other drivers on the road. In...
  • Does Probable Cause Now Extend to Ticket Violations?
    Does Probable Cause Now Extend to Ticket Violations?
    JERSEY CITY and NEWARK, New Jersey. According to the Marshall Project, the Supreme Court recently refused to hear an appeal on a case in which a parking violation led to a police search of a vehicle, which led to the discovery of incriminating evidence and arrest. A man inside a...
  • Recent Update to New Jersey’s Expungement Law
    Recent Update to New Jersey’s Expungement Law
    JERSEY CITY and NEWARK, New Jersey. Last week, we discussed some of the challenges that individuals with criminal records face. Laws regarding expungement of criminal records vary across the country. New Jersey recently updated its expungement laws which can have major implications for individuals looking to get a fresh start....
  • Have a Criminal Record and Want to Get Rid of It? Do You Qualify for an Expungement?
    Have a Criminal Record and Want to Get Rid of It? Do You Qualify for an Expungement?
    JERSEY CITY and NEWARK, New Jersey. Having a drug charge, DUI, or other criminal charge on your record can impact your ability to get hired for certain jobs, access certain social support programs, and can haunt you for years to come. As more prosecutors and communities understand the long-term impact...