Newark, NJ- If you’ve ever received a summons for a traffic violation, you probably anticipate a fine and points on your driver’s license. Instead of speaking with an attorney many people enter their plea, pay their ticket and move on. What you may not realize is that there are certain...

Newark, NJ- Have you ever forgotten to fasten your seat belt? Or, just refused to wear it? Do you let your passengers to get away without wearing their seat belts? All states have laws requiring motorists to wear seat belts whether they are in the driver’s seat or a passenger,...

Trenton, N.J.– Last month, the New Jersey State Police Retirement Board voted to reduce a sergeant's pension upon his forced retirement by 12 percent because of his involvement in two drunk driving accidents. According to NJ.com, he could have received a much more severe financial penalty as a result of...

Newark, NJ-Each citizen has rights when they are pulled over or otherwise engaged by police. Ideally, these rights keep each one of us from being mistreated by police or wrongfully accused of crime. But we aren’t always guaranteed every law enforcement officer will respect our rights and follow correct procedures...

Newark, NJ- One aspect of immigration that often gets overlooked is the effect a criminal conviction can have on an individual’s status. Regardless of whether the person is documented or not, for an immigrant, a criminal conviction, even a seemingly minor one, can jeopardize their status and put them in...