Newark Criminal Defense Law Blog
What are my rights when pulled over?
Being pulled over by the police is often stressful. It can also be confusing for many motorists, since they may not be fully aware of their rights. While it's important to follow police directives when pulled over, you should also be aware of your rights so you can...
Are you familiar with winter driving myths?
You could have a generous list of things you love about living in New Jersey, but driving on snowy and ice-slicked streets in the winter season may not be one of them. Over the years, you may have accumulated several winter driving safety tips, but are they all true...
What to expect before marijuana is legal in New Jersey
New Jersey is not one of the states that have legalized marijuana, yet. There is discussion to put weed on the ballot for 2020 though some lawmakers are eager to rewrite legislation before the year is out. Until then, the current fines and jail time are still in...
Do not just settle on criminal charges
If you are facing criminal charges, an offer to reduce the charges and/or receive probation instead of jail time may seem preferable to trying to prove your innocence. Police and prosecutors can sound very persuasive about the sort of case they have against you....
How much can traffic tickets impact your insurance rates?
Unfortunately, you slipped up recently while driving the streets of New Jersey and received a traffic ticket. Besides figuring out whether you want to fight the ticket, you may also wonder how the ticket impacts your auto insurance rates. Insurance.com lays out the...
Subaru Crosstrek: Safe but accident prone
New Jersey readers might have heard that the Subaru Crosstrek earned the highest crash safety grade from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Unfortunately, the fuel-efficient mini SUV also has the distinction of being in more at-fault collisions than any other...
Witness confidence could be key to determining innocence
In New Jersey criminal trials, prosecutors may use eyewitness identification to prove their cases beyond a reasonable doubt. Even so, The Innocence Project names eyewitness misidentification as a leading cause of wrongful convictions. There may be one way to tell when...
Prison releases begin under First Step Act
New Jersey residents may be interested to learn that over 3,100 people will soon be released from federal prisons as part of the implementation of a sentencing reform bill. The Bureau of Prisons will be releasing these individuals in compliance with the First Step...
Study reveals the most dangerous cities for drivers
It has long been speculated that certain cities are more dangerous to travel in than others. However, a recent report from Allstate specifically shows which cities are the most dangerous for drivers. While no New Jersey cities landed on the dreaded worst 15 list, none...
The harsh consequences of moving violations
You may expect severe penalties for a DUI conviction or causing a serious accident. However, you may not give much thought to the penalties for traffic offenses, such as speeding, running a red light or tailgating. In fact, you may be like many who prefer to accept...
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