While I certainly object to the stereotype that New Jersey is a dump, I will concede that this state has had a major problem with illegal dumping, which is the illegal, improper disposal of waste. Oftentimes, people will improperly dispose of their waste in order to avoid the inconvenience and...

On Monday, March 26, 2018, Hackensack, New Jersey school board officials unanimously approved the Access to Education, Student Privacy and Immigration Enforcement policy.[1] The regulations under this policy will help protect undocumented public school students and their families in two ways: (more…)

As we’ve discussed in many previously published blog posts on the Law Office of Eric M. Mark’s blog, if you’ve been drinking, don’t operate a vehicle, a commercial vehicle, a boat, or even a bicycle. And now, if you live in New Jersey, you can add another “don’t” to that...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts your attention away from driving including but not limited to[1]: (more…)

Here at the Law Office of Eric M. Mark, we frequently get asked the question, “Can I get a DWI on my bicycle in New Jersey?” The short answer is: “No, you can’t get a DWI on your bicycle in New Jersey.” Here’s the long answer: (more…)