Interviews

DUI Defense

• Laws Related to DUI
  • An Overview of DUI Offenses
  • Subsequent DWI Offenses
  • In New Jersey, the Penalties Escalate for Subsequent DUI Offenses
• Field Sobriety Tests
  • What Is the Purpose of the Field Sobriety Test?
  • When Will a Driver Be Asked to Undergo the Field Sobriety Tests?
  • Common Misconceptions about the Field Sobriety Test
  • Are Physical Disabilities a Factor in the Performance of the Field Sobriety Test?
  • How Important Is the Video Recording of a Police Stop to the Defense of a DUI Charge?
  • Case History: Defending the Results of the Field Sobriety Test
• Drug-Related DUI
  • Common Scenarios Resulting in Drug Related DUI Charges
  • Difficult Aspects of Defending a Drug Related DUI from an Attorney’s Perspective
  • Timeframe of Resolution for a Drug Related DUI in New Jersey
  • The Rights of an Individual in Regards to Illegal Search and Seizure
  • Potential Penalties Resulting from Drug Related DUI Charges in New Jersey
  • The Qualities to Look for when Looking to Hire An Attorney for Defending Drug Related DUI Charges
  • Common Misconceptions about Drug-Related DUI Charges in New Jersey
  • Metabolitesare Defined as Molecules from a Scheduled Controlled Drug
• DUI General Info
  • Criminal Defense Is an Area of the Law That Has a Significant Impact on the Lives of the Clients
  • What Will Occur after a DUI Arrest in New Jersey?
• Useful Tips & Issues
  • Common Misconceptions about a DUI Charge
  • Is a Public Defender a Viable Option to Defend a DUI Charge?
  • What to Avoid If You Are Facing a DUI Charge
  • Will Your DUI Charge become Public Knowledge?
  • What Qualities Should You Look for When Retaining an Attorney to Defend Your DUI?

Criminal Defense

• General Information
  • What Specific Crimes Do You Generally Represent People For?
  • What Are Top Misconceptions That People Have About A Criminal Arrest?
  • How Would I Know If I Am Being Investigated For A Crime?
  • There Is No Specific Demographic Associated With Domestic Violence Cases
  • What Is The Process Of Bail In New Jersey?
  • What Are The Differences Between A Misdemeanor And A Felony?
  • How Often Can Charges Be Dropped, Dismissed Or Reduced?
• Shoplifting / Theft Offenses
  • Overview Of Shoplifting / Theft Offenses
  • What Are The Different Types Of Theft Charges?
  • Is A Shoplifting Charge Really That Big A Deal?
  • What Are Common Issues In A Theft Case That It Helps To Have An Attorney For?
  • What Are Some Of The Biggest Misconceptions People Have About Theft Charges?
• Drug Offenses
  • An Overview Of Drug Offenses
  • Types of Common Drug Charges
  • Possession vs. Intent
  • Federal Jurisdiction & Immigration
  • Controlled Substances
  • Common Misconceptions Regarding Drug Charges
    
  • Search & Seizure
  • Initial Arraignment
  • Timeframe For Resolution of Drug Related Case
    
  • Notable Cases
• Sex Crimes
  • What Are Sex Crimes?
  • What Problems Do People Charged With Sex Crimes Face In New Jersey?
  • What Issues Are Faced By The Defense Or Prosecution In Sex Crime Cases?
  • What Is Megan’s Law And What Happens When Someone Is Convicted Of A Megan’s Law Offense?
  • What Are The Sex Offender Registry And The Active Community Notification?
  • How Can An Attorney Help Someone Facing A Sex Crime Charge In New Jersey?
  • FAQs About Sex Crimes in New Jersey
• Hazing Crimes
  • An Overview Of Events Involving Hazing And Sex Related Crimes
  • The Legal Process Regarding The Sayreville High School Hazing Incident
  • The County Prosecutor Has The Discretion To Charge the Offenders Either As Juveniles Or Adults
  • The Impact Of Media Coverage Regarding The Sayreville High School Hazing Case
  • The Potential Clientele Requiring Legal Counsel In A High School Hazing Incident
  • The Penalties Faced By A Professional That Condones Hazing
• Vehicular Homicide
  • How Important Are Scientific Experts In Vehicular Homicide Cases?
  • Are There Different Degrees Of Vehicular Homicide Charges In Sentencing?
  • What Are The Common Defenses Available In A Vehicular Homicide Case?
  • How Is Vehicular Homicide Defined In New Jersey?
    
• Assault Charges
  • What Are The New Jersey Laws For Assault And Aggravated Assault?
  • FAQs About Assault Charges
  • FAQs About Aggravated Assault
  • Penalties And Sentencing In Assault And Battery Cases
  • Why Is It Important To Hire An Attorney In An Assault Case?

Domestic Violence

• General Information
  • An Overview Of Domestic Violence
  • An Overview Of Domestic Violence Cases In New Jersey
  • What Is The Legal Criteria For Domestic Violence Charges?
  • There Is No Specific Demographic Associated With Domestic Violence Cases
  • Can Domestic Violence Charges Or Convictions Ever Be Expunged?
  • How Do Self-Defense Scenarios Generally Play Out And Who Gets Arrested?
  • The Evidence Required to Prosecute Domestic Violence Cases
• Common Issues
  • There Are No Plea Agreements in Family Court Because It Is Civil In Nature
  • It Is Possible For An Individual Convicted Of A Domestic Violence Case To Gain Custody Of A Child
  • Do Drugs Or Alcohol Make The Cases Harder To Defend?
  • Can Someone Contact Their Children During A Domestic Violence Case?
• Useful Tips
  • Common Misconceptions Regarding Domestic Violence Cases
  • Common Client Mistakes in Domestic Violence Cases
  • An Individual Can Directly Approach Family Court And Ask For A Restraining Order
  • How Powerful Are The Family Courts?
  • How Soon Could An Attorney Get Involved In A Domestic Violence Case?

Cell Phone Tickets

• An Overview of Cell Phone Tickets and Distracted Driving in New Jersey
• It is Illegal to Text or to Look at Your Cell Phone While Stopped at a Stop Light in New Jersey
• Having an Auto Accident While Texting Could Result in Jail Time For a 3rd Degree Offense
• Common Misconceptions Regarding the Recent Cell Phone Ticket Law Implemented in New Jersey
• Sequence of Events after Retaining an Attorney to Defend Cell Phone Ticket
• Aggravating Factors for Cell Phone Ticket and Distracted Driving Charges

Municipal Court Cases

• Municipal Court Cases

Traffic Offenses

• Traffic Offenses

Expungements

• Expungements Overview
• What Is Expungement And How Is It Different From Pardon Or Sealment?
• What Kind Of Crimes Are Eligible For Expungement?
• Are There Any Types Of Convictions That Are Automatically Expunged?
• What Factors Can Affect The Expungement Process?
• FAQs About Expungement

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