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  • 6 Reasons Why Your Driver’s License Could Be Suspended in New Jersey
    6 Reasons Why Your Driver’s License Could Be Suspended in New Jersey
    Driver's license suspensions are often associated with traffic infractions such as speeding or DUI, but there are numerous reasons why the MVC might suspend your license-and some of them have nothing to do with irresponsible driving. (more…)
  • “Baby DWI”: Overview of Underage DWI Laws in New Jersey
    “Baby DWI”: Overview of Underage DWI Laws in New Jersey
    In this recently published blog, I discussed the legal consequences for underage drinking in New Jersey. Not only is underage drinking rampant in New Jersey but also underage drinking and driving. Regardless of the age of the driver, driving under the influence is a significant legal offense. (more…)
  • What Are the Penalties for Cocaine Possession in New Jersey?
    What Are the Penalties for Cocaine Possession in New Jersey?
    The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency classifies cocaine as a Schedule II drug, which means it is considered to be dangerous and has a high potential for abuse and dependence. In the state of New Jersey, cocaine possession and distribution are serious offenses that come with severe penalties that could affect...
  • Policy Change Makes It More Difficult to Renew U.S. Non-Immigrant Visas
    Policy Change Makes It More Difficult to Renew U.S. Non-Immigrant Visas
    Under a policy change announced by USCIS on Oct. 23, renewals of non-immigrant visas will undergo the same scrutiny as first-time applications. Before the policy update, officers could give deference to findings in previously approved applications when deciding on renewals, but now, even if the beneficiary and petitioner are unchanged,...
  • What Is Statutory Rape
    What Is Statutory Rape
    Statutory rape occurs when a person who is over the age of consent has intercourse with a person who is under the age of consent. In the state of New Jersey, the general age of consent is 16. (more…)