New Jersey has a reputation as a driving state, featuring one of the densest interstate structures in the country and a massive web of turnpikes, bridges, tunnels, parkways, and traffic bottlenecks. New Jersey’s car culture is so strong that many residents refer to where they live not by town or...
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…)
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…)
If you’re facing charges for DWI or drug possession, you may have heard the term “probable cause.” Generally speaking, probable cause is a standard that is established when a reasonable person would believe that a crime is being committed or has been committed. (more…)
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from illegal searches and seizures. This is why probable cause must be established before a police officer can conduct a warrantless search. (more…)